Science and Technology Ethics

ISBN-13: 9780415148122 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 256 str.

Raymond Spier; Raym E. Spier Dr

Opis

This text re-examines and assesses the ethical systems in place and proposes new approaches. It will be of interest to all students of science and technology and all professionals involved with administrating laws in these fields.

Spis treści

Contributors List 1. Overview: Science and Engineering Ethics Raymond E. Spier, University of Surrey 2. The Processes of Science Stephanie J. Bird, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3. Ethics and the Products of Science Rufus Black, Ormond College, Melbourne, Australia 4. Engineering Ethics Vivian Weil, Illinois Institute of Technology 5. Ethics in Conflict Brad Hooker, University of Reading 6. A Social Contract Andrew Reeve, University of Warwick 7. Biology, Engineering and Ethics Raymond E. Spier, University of Surrey 8. Computers and Society Simon Rogerson, De Montfort University, UK 9. Ethical Issues engendered by Engineering with Atomic Nuclei Raymond E. Spier, Surrey University 10. Science and the Military Michael Atiyah, formerly of Oxford and Princeton Universities 11. Engineering, Ethics and the Environment Susan Hodgson & Slobodan Pendan

O autorze

Dr Raymond E.Spier, Raymond E. Spier