Interdisciplinary and Social Nature of Engineering Practices: Philosophy, Examples and Approaches (1st ed. 2022) (Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics #61)

By: Paulo Fernando Ribeiro and Antonio Carlos Zambroni de Souza and Maarten J. Verkerk

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Synopsis: This book covers practical and philosophical aspects of Engineering, paying special attention to the social impacts of emerging technologies. Some fundamentals of philosophy of technology are introduced followed by social, economic, and environmental discussion and implications in different disciplines. Each chapter provides insights on the responsibilities involved in the design of engineering projects. The examples presented combine concepts about the impacts of Engineering in society at the same time that incorporates new technological models, yielding an innovative approach about the topics.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9783030880163
Related ISBNs:: 9783030880156
Publisher:: Springer International Publishing
Date of Addition:: 04/30/22
Copyrighted By:: The Editor
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Technology, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Philosophy
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Paulo Fernando Ribeiro
Edited by:: Maarten J. Verkerk
Edited by:: Antonio Carlos Zambroni de Souza