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OverviewAn essential all-in-one introduction, Ethics for Engineers provides in-depth coverage of major ethical theories, professional codes of ethics, and case studies in a single volume. Incorporating numerous practical examples and about 100 review questions, it helps students better understand and address ethical issues that they may face in their future careers. Topics covered include whistle-blowing, the problem of many hands, gifts, bribes, conflicts of interest, engineering and environmental ethics, privacy and computer ethics, ethical technology assessment, and the ethics of cost-benefit analysis and risk and uncertainty. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Martin Peterson (Texas A & M University)Publisher: OUP India Imprint: OUP India Dimensions: Width: 18.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9780190609191ISBN 10: 0190609192 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 28 March 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsEthics for Engineers is an engaging new book. Its use of many relatively new cases will keep students interested. Its introduction to ethical theories and decision making will help students understand how best to approach ethical issues. --William Jordan, Baylor University Ethics for Engineers is an engaging new book. Its use of many relatively new cases will keep students interested. Its introduction to ethical theories and decision making will help students understand how best to approach ethical issues.--William Jordan, Baylor University Author InformationMartin Peterson is Professor of Philosophy and the Sue and Harry Bovay Professor of History and Ethics of Professional Engineering at Texas A&M University. His recent books include The Ethics of Technology: A Geometric Analysis of Five Moral Principles (OUP, 2017) and An Introduction to Decision Theory, Second Edition (2017) Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |