Ethics in Engineering

by Martin, Mike

• ISBN13: 9780072831153
• ISBN10: 0072831154
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-02-05
• Publisher: McGraw Hill

Summary

Now in its fourth edition, Martin and Schinzinger'sEthics in Engineeringprovides an introduction to the key issues in engineering ethics, taking account of both specific organizational contexts and broader technological trends. Current and thorough, it promotes critical thinking and discussion about moral and ethical issues that engineers face. The up-to-date content provides real world examples and cases and, by offering a framework for understanding ethical dilemmas within engineering, prepares readers for issues they will confront in their careers.

Table of Contents

1 Ethics and Professionalism

2 Moral Reasoning and Codes of Ethics

3 Moral Frameworks

4 Engineering as Social Experimentation

5 Commitment to Safety

6 Workplace Responsibilities and Rights

7 Honesty

8 Environmental Ethics

9 Global Issues

10 Engineers and Technological Progress

Appendix A General Resources on Engineering Ethics

Appendix B Codes of Ethics: NSPE, ABET, IEEE, AICHE, ASCE, ASME