Review
"Bynum and Rogerson succeed at the difficult task of putting together a lasting collection of papers for a cutting–edge field that changes direction every other month. The collection is essential for anyone doing advanced research on the ethical standards of computer professions. At the same time, the collection stands as an outstanding teaching text for most university courses." John Snapper, Illinois Institute of Technology
"This book includes significant pieces from members of the global computer ethics community. Among its strengths are the worked–out case studies for ethical analysis and a nice section on computer security. It is an ideal text for those teaching professional ethics." Frances S. Grodzinsky, Sacred Heart University
Product Description
This clear and accessible textbookand its associated website offer a state of the art introduction to the burgeoning field of computer ethics and professional responsibility.
- Includes discussion of hot topics such as the history of computing; the social context of computing; methods of ethical analysis; professional responsibility and codes of ethics; computer security, risks and liabilities; computer crime, viruses and hacking; data protection and privacy; intellectual property and the “open source” movement; global ethics and the internet
- Introduces key issues and concepts at the start of each section, and features classroom-tested study questions, and lists of useful websites and further reading
- Provides a wealth of relevant case studies, and an easy-to learn case-analysis technique
- Is accompanied by a website, offering sample student answers, additional study questions, example case analyses, and discussion forums
- Visit the website at www.southernct.edu/organizations/RCCS/Textbook
