Controlling technology : ethics and the responsible engineer / Stephen H. Unger.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Unger, Stephen H., 1931-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Engineering ethics.

Ingénieurs--Déontologie.

Local Subjects:

Ingénieurs--Déontologie.

Physical Description:

xiv, 353 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Wiley, [1994]

Summary:

This valuable guide provides an in-depth treatment of what constitutes ethical behavior on the part of engineers. It carefully examines the various conflicts faced by engineers and offers practical, proven advice on what to do in such situations. This revised and considerably expanded Second Edition examines the causes and consequences of technological disasters such as Bhopal, Chernobyl, Challenger, and the precursor of the all, the Titanic. It also describes such highly successful projects as the Panama Canal and the Shinkansen. All the major areas of engineering are covered with interesting case histories describing exemplary behavior of engineers placed in difficult situations. The way in which such ethical engineers can be supported by their professional societies and by the law is explored in depth. [This book] presents a practical and fascinating examination of the moral obligations, responsibilities, and challenges faced by engineers as the perform their professional duties. This invaluable guide is a must reading for all engineers, graduate engineering students, and others interested in technology and society issues. -- Back cover.

Notes:

"A Wiley-Interscience publication."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 330-342) and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Unger, Stephen H., 1931- Controlling technology.

ISBN:

0471591815

9780471591818

OCLC:

28548250

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