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| Material Type: | Internet resource |
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| Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Andrew A Adams; Rachel J McCrindle |
| ISBN: | 9780470065532 0470065532 |
| OCLC Number: | 137325218 |
| Description: | xxix, 635 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Contents: | 1. Introduction -- 2. Emergence and convergence of technologies -- 3. Digital entertainment -- 4. Censorship and freedom of speech -- 5. Sex and technology -- 6. Governance of the internet -- 7. Privacy and surveillance -- 8. Information age warfare -- 9. Technology and the human body -- 10. Professionalism in IT -- 11. Online crime and real punishment -- 12. Patents and copyright -- 13. Unwanted electronic attentions -- 14. Education and online learning -- 15. Living and working in a wired world -- App. Ethical analysis. |
| Responsibility: | Andrew A. Adams and Rachel J. McCrindle. |
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'I.T. has triggered complex social, political, economic and ethical issues that need urgent action if we are to survive the coming decades of unprecedented technological change. This book is a must-read for all those who want to understand the issues or, more important, want to help in their resolution.' -James Burke 'This book provides a breath of fresh air in the subject... with numerous examples. Further, it provides a nice link between ethical behaviour, professionalism and the law' -Karl Jones, Liverpool John Moores University 'I found this an excellent read, covering a wide range of essential social and professional issues for computer scientists. There is a good balance between ethical material and technical material, and it would be suitable for a layperson. An entertaining and thought-provoking book' -Dr. Carron Shankland of the University of Stirling Read more...
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