A Gift of Fire: Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues for Computing Technology (Fifth Edition)

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Synopsis
For courses in Computer Ethics and Computers and Society. An objective study of technology ethics that inspires critical thinking and debate,

In Gift of Fire, A: Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues for Computing Technology, Sara Baase presents a balanced exploration of the social, legal, philosophical, ethical, political, constitutional, and economic implications of computing and the controversies they raise. With an objective computer scientist's perspective, and with historical context for many issues, Baase covers the issues readers will face both as members of a technological society and as professionals in computer-related fields. A primary goal is to develop computer professionals who understand the implications of what they create and how it fits into society at large. This text encourages readers to think about the ethics and philosophical direction behind topics but doesn't lead students to conclusions.

The 5th Edition contains updated material on new topics and examples, outdated material has been removed, and several topics have been reorganized. New material appears throughout, including material on current trending topics such as drones and autonomous cars.

Copyright:
2018

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
554 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780134615271
Publisher:
Pearson Education
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Pearson Education, Inc.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Computers and Internet, Technology, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics
Submitted By:
Worth Trust
Proofread By:
Worth Trust
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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