Computer Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Computer Ethics and Professional Responsibility by Terrell Ward Bynum is a comprehensive textbook published by Wiley on September 11, 2003. This edition spans 378 pages and is presented in English. The book serves as an introduction to the field of computer ethics and professional responsibility, covering a range of topics including the history of computing, social contexts, methods of ethical analysis, and issues related to computer security and privacy.
Readers will find a structured approach to key issues and concepts, with each section beginning with an overview that facilitates understanding. The text includes classroom-tested study questions, relevant case studies, and a case-analysis technique designed for ease of learning. Additionally, the book is supported by an associated website that offers further resources such as sample student answers, additional study questions, and discussion forums, enhancing the educational experience for those exploring the complexities of ethics in the digital age.
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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
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