Ethics and technology : ethical issues in an age of information and communication technology

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Ethics and technology : ethical issues in an age of information and communication technology

Herman T. Tavani

Wiley, c2004

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Ethics & technology

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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pbk. : alk. paper ISBN 9780471249665

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"Herman Tavani has written an excellent introduction to the field of cyberethics...We need a good book in cyberethics to deal with the present and prepare us for an uncertain future. Tavani's "Ethics and Technology" is such a book." - from the foreword by James Moor, Dartmouth College. Is there privacy in a world of camera phones and wireless networking? Does technology threaten your civil liberties? How will bioinformatics and nanotechnology affect us? Should you worry about equity and access in a globalized economy? From privacy and security to free speech and intellectual property to globalization and outsourcing, the issues and controversies of the information age are serious, complex, and pervasive. In this new edition of his groundbreaking book, Herman Tavani introduces computer professionals to the emerging field of Cyberethics, the interdisciplinary field of study that addresses these new ethical issues from all perspectives: technical, social, and philosophical. Using fascinating real-world examples - including the latest court decisions in such cases as Verizon v. RIAA, MGM v. Grokster, Google versus the Bush Administration, and the Children's Online Pornography Act (CIPA) - as well as hypothetical scenarios, he shows you how to understand and analyze the practical, moral, and legal issues that impact your work and your life. Tavani discusses such cutting-edge areas as: Globalization and outsourcing; Property rights and open source software; HIPAA (privacy laws) and surveillance; The Patriot Act and civil liberties; Bioinformatics and genomics research; Converging technologies - pervasive computing and nanocomputing; and, Children's online pornography laws. Updating and expanding upon the previous edition, "Ethics and Technology, Second Edition" provides a much-needed ethical compass to help computer and non-computer professionals alike navigate the challenging waters of cyberspace. Herman T. Tavani is Professor of Philosophy at Rivier College and Co-Director of the International Society for Ethics and Information Technology (INSEIT). He is the author, editor, or co-editor of five books on ethical aspects of information technology.

Table of Contents

Preface. Acknowledgements. Foreword. Chapter 1. Introduction to Cyberethics: Concepts, Perspectives, and Methodological Frameworks. Chapter 2. Ethical Concepts and Ethical Theories: Establishing and Justifying a Moral System. Chapter 3. Critical Thinking Skills and Logical Arguments: Tools for Evaluating Cyberethics Issues. Chapter 4. Professional Ethics, Codes of Conduct, and Moral Responsibility. Chapter 5. Privacy and Cyberspace. Chapter 6. Security in Cyberspace. Chapter 7. Cybercrime and Cyberrelated Crimes. Chapter 8. Intellectual Property Disputes in Cyberspace. Chapter 9. Regulating Commerce and Speeech in Cyberspace. Chapter 10. Social Issues I: Equity and Access, Employment and Work. Chapter 11. Social Issues II: Community and Identity in Cyberspace. Appendix A. Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) Code of Ethics. Appendix B. Association for Computing (ACM) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. Appendix C. IEEE--CS/ACM Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice. Glossary. Index.
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ISBN 9780471452508

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Offering thought-provoking insights and up-to-date coverage of the rapidly expanding field of cyberethics, this new book introduces readers to current issues in computer ethics. The author, a respected authority on the subject, combines his years of experience in the field with balanced coverage of concepts and real-world case studies.

Table of Contents

  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • Foreword
  • Chapter 1. Introduction to Cyberethics: Concepts, Perspectives, and Methodological Frameworks
  • Chapter 2. Ethical Concepts and Ethical Theories: Establishing and Justifying a Moral System
  • Chapter 3. Critical Thinking Skills and Logical Arguments: Tools for Evaluating Cyberethics Issues
  • Chapter 4. Professional Ethics, Codes of Conduct, and Moral Responsibility
  • Chapter 5. Privacy and Cyberspace
  • Chapter 6. Security in Cyberspace
  • Chapter 7. Cybercrime and Cyberrelated Crimes
  • Chapter 8. Intellectual Property Disputes in Cyberspace
  • Chapter 9. Regulating Commerce and Speeech in Cyberspace
  • Chapter 10. Social Issues I: Equity and Access, Employment and Work
  • Chapter 11. Social Issues II: Community and Identity in Cyberspace
  • Appendix A. Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) Code of Ethics
  • Appendix B. Association for Computing (ACM) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
  • Appendix C. IEEE-CS/ACM Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice
  • Glossary
  • Index.

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