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Computer Ethics, 3/E
Deborah G. Johnson, Georgia Tech, School of Public Policy

ISBN-10: 0130836990
ISBN-13: 9780130836991

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2001
Format: Paper; 256 pp
Published: 11/15/2000

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For one-semester courses in Computer Ethics, Applied Ethics, Computers, Ethics and Society, Ethics and Information Systems, Computers and Society, or Social Effects of Technology.

Written in clear, accessible prose, this text brings together philosophy, law, and technology. Provide a rigorous, in-depth exploration and analysis of a broad range of topics regarding the ethical implications of widespread use of computer technology. The approach is normative while also exposing the student to alternative ethical stances.

  • NEW - Update on technological changes.

    • Introduces students to the growth and integration of the Internet. Ex.___

  • NEW - On-line ethics.—Two new chapters on Internet ethics.

    • Provides students with a balanced view of accountability, hacker ethics and civil behavior. Ex.___

  • NEW - Social implications and social values are addressed.

    • Focuses students' attention on the relationship between technology and social change, and values and technology. Ex.___

  • NEW - Focus on global issues and systems of trust.

    • Introduces students to the digital divide and freedom of expression issues. Ex.___

  • Background in philosophical ethics.

    • Offers students grounding in the topic. Ex.___

  • Short scenarios begin each chapter.

    • Involves students in the topic quickly and solidifies subject matter. Ex.___

  • Study questions.

    • Helps students identify and absorb important ideas and points. Ex.___

  • Suggested further reading.

    • Provides students with resources for additional research. Ex.___

  • Current ethical issues analyzed.

    • Helps students identify the new and old in computer ethics. Ex.___

  • Update on technological changes.

    • Introduces students to the growth and integration of the Internet. Ex.___

  • On-line ethics.—Two new chapters on Internet ethics.

    • Provides students with a balanced view of accountability, hacker ethics and civil behavior. Ex.___

  • Social implications and social values are addressed.

    • Focuses students' attention on the relationship between technology and social change, and values and technology. Ex.___

  • Focus on global issues and systems of trust.

    • Introduces students to the digital divide and freedom of expression issues. Ex.___



1. Introduction: Why Computer Ethics?


2. Philosophical Ethics.


3. Professional Ethics.


4. Ethics and the Internet I: Ethics Online.


5. Privacy.


6. Property Rights in Computer Software.


7. Accountability and Computer and Information Technology.


8. Ethics and the Internet II: Social Implications and Social Values.


References.


Index.

DEBORAH G. JOHNSON received the ACM SIGCAS 2000 Making A Difference Award for her "significant contribution in providing the philosophical foundation for Computer Ethics." She is a Professor of Philosophy in the School of Public Policy at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she is also Director of the Program in Philosophy, Science, and Technology.

The third edition of Computer Ethics, by Deborah G. Johnson retains the clear writing and general approach of the widely adopted and respected previous editions. Each chapter begins with a short scenario to introduce the topic and make the issue concrete, followed by a lucid analysis of the issue. Each chapter concludes with study questions and suggested further readings.

Author Deborah G. Johnson has updated material throughout this text. Two new chapters on the Internet have been added: one focuses on ethical behavior online, and the other addresses the social implications of the Internet.

Topics covered include:

  • What is computer ethics?
  • What are the philosophical foundations of computer ethics?
  • How does computer ethics relate to professional ethics?
  • Privacy.
  • Property rights.
  • Accountability.

All topics are presented in compelling and understandable language, so that rigorous, in-depth analysis is accessible to students who may be novices in philosophy or technology studies.

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