Ethics for engineers : a brief introduction / Anthony F. Bainbridge.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bainbridge, Anthony F., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Engineering ethics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (105 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, Florida : CRC Press, [2021]

Summary:

This book is a key introduction to Ethics in Engineering, providing professionals at all stages of their career with guidance on navigating the increasingly complex world of practicing engineering ethically on an international scale.

Contents:

1. Ethics in the professional context 2. The ethical basis for engineering activities 3. Ethical responsibilities to consumers and customers 4. Safety and risk 5. The debate on AI and Autonomous Systems 6. Ethics in the management of intellectual property 7. Environmental matters and sustainability 8. Being professional 9. Finale 10. References Annexes: Annex 1 Extract from the IET Rules of Conduct Annex 2 UKSPEC Annex 3 Some case studies 3.1 The Volkswagen Case 3.2 The McDonnell Douglas DC10 Cargo Bay Doors 3.3 Ethical conflicts for western firms in China

The case of Google 3.4 The Mirage of Product Safety 3.5 The Firestone Tire Company 3.6 The Ford Pinto Case 3.7 The Golden Gate Bridge 3.8 The Challenger Disaster Annex 4 Intellectual Property Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-00-320843-6

1-003-20843-6

1-000-46623-X

9781003208433

OCLC:

1261365332

Publisher Number:

9781003208433