Ethics for the Information Age: Global Edition - Brossura

Quinn, Michael

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1292061235 ISBN 13: 9781292061238

Casa editrice: Pearson Education, 2015

Riassunto

This book is appropriate for any standalone Computers and Society or Computer Ethics course offered by a computer science, business, or philosophy department, as well as special modules in any advanced CS course.In an era where information technology changes constantly, a thoughtful response to these rapid changes requires a basic understanding of IT history, an awareness of current issues, and a familiarity with ethics. Ethics for the Information Age is unique in its balanced coverage of ethical theories used to analyze problems encountered by computer professionals in today's environment. By presenting provocative issues such as social networking, government surveillance, and intellectual property from all points of view, this market-leading text challenges students to think critically and draw their own conclusions, which ultimately prepares them to become responsible, ethical users of future technologies. Teaching and Learning ExperienceThis program presents a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. It will help:Encourage Critical Thinking: A balanced, impartial approach to ethical issues avoids biased arguments, encouraging students to consider and analyze issues for themselves. Keep Your Course Current and Relevant: A thoughtful response to information technology requires an awareness of current information-technology-related issues. Support Learning: Resources are available to expand on the topics presented in the text.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Pearson Education
• Data di pubblicazione: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1292061235
• ISBN 13: 9781292061238
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 6
• Numero di pagine: 550