Ethics for the Information Age, Global Edition

Name: Ethics for the Information Age, Global Edition
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Author: Michael J. Quinn
ISBN: 9781292752228

Höfundur: Michael J. Quinn (Útgáfa: 9)

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Ethics for the Information Age takes a thoughtful approach to evaluating the social and ethical considerations of new and emerging technologies. It considers not only the short-term benefits of technology, but possible long-term effects as well. The text is designed to provide you with a solid grounding in ethics and logic, an understanding of the history of technology and a familiarity with current and cutting-edge information technology.

The 9th Edition is extensively updated to cover many new developments and controversies related to the introduction, use and misuse of information technology in modern society. New material aligns with the beta version of the ACM/IEEE-CS/AAAI Computer Science Curricula 2023 as well as cutting-edge topics such as generative AI and ChatGPT; the impact of COVID-19; social media‚Äôs role in protests; and more.

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Útgefandi: Pearson International Content

ISBN: 9781292752228

Print ISBN: 9781292484389

Format: ePub

Útgáfa: 9

Höfundar: Michael J. Quinn

Tungumál: English

Útgefið: 2025-11-12

Prent takmörkun á líftíma: 100

Prent takmörkun: 2

Afritunar takmörkun: 2

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Cover
Cover
Preface
Title Page
Copyright
Brief Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
Dedication
Chapter 1: Catalysts for Change
Chapter 1: Catalysts for Change
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Milestones in Computing
1.3 Milestones in Networking
1.4 Milestones in Information Storage and Retrieval
1.5 Contemporary Information Technology Issues
1.6 Views of Technology
Summary
Further Reading, Listening, and Viewing
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
In-Class Exercises
References
Chapter 2: Introduction to Ethics
Chapter 2: Introduction to Ethics
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Subjective Relativism
2.3 Cultural Relativism
2.4 Divine Command Theory
2.5 Ethical Egoism
2.6 Kantianism
2.7 Act Utilitarianism
2.8 Rule Utilitarianism
2.9 Social Contract Theory
2.10 Virtue Ethics
2.11 Comparing Workable Ethical Theories
2.12 Morality of Breaking the Law
Summary
Further Reading, Listening, and Viewing
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
In-Class Exercises
References
Chapter 3: Networked Communications
Chapter 3: Networked Communications
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Spam
3.3 Internet Interactions
3.4 Cryptocurrencies
3.5 Text Messaging
3.6 Political Impact of Social Media and Online Advertising
3.7 Censorship
3.8 Freedom of Expression
3.9 Children and Inappropriate Content
3.10 Breaking Trust
3.11 Internet Addiction
Summary
Further Reading, Listening, and Viewing
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
In-Class Exercises
References
Chapter 4: Intellectual Property
Chapter 4: Intellectual Property
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Intellectual Property Rights
4.3 Protecting Intellectual Property
4.4 Fair Use
4.5 Digital Media
4.6 Peer-to-Peer Networks and Cyberlockers
4.7 Protections for Software
4.8 Legitimacy of Intellectual Property Protection for Software
4.9 Open-Source Software
4.10 Creative Commons
Summary
Further Reading, Listening, and Viewing
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
In-Class Exercises
References
Chapter 5: Information Privacy
Chapter 5: Information Privacy
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Perspectives on Privacy
5.3 Case Study: Parental Surveillance of a Child in the UK
5.4 Information Disclosures
5.5 Data Mining
5.6 Examples of Consumer or Political Backlash
Summary
Further Reading, Listening, and Viewing
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
In-Class Exercises
References
Chapter 6: Privacy and the Government
Chapter 6: Privacy and the Government
6.1 Introduction
6.2 US Legislation Restricting Information Collection
6.3 Information Collection by the Government
6.4 Covert Government Surveillance
6.5 US Legislation Authorizing Wiretapping
6.6 USA PATRIOT Act
6.7 Regulation of Public and Private Databases
6.8 Data Mining by the Government
6.9 National Identification Card
6.10 Information Dissemination
6.11 Invasion
6.12 Case Study: Children’s Privacy and Excessive Use of Monitoring by Schools
Summary
Further Reading, Listening, and Viewing
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
In-Class Exercises
References
Chapter 7: Computer and Network Security
Chapter 7: Computer and Network Security
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Hacking
7.3 Malware
7.4 Cyber Crime and Cyber Attacks
Summary
Further Reading, Listening, and Viewing
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
In-Class Exercises
References
Chapter 8: Computer Reliability
Chapter 8: Computer Reliability
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Data-Entry or Data-Retrieval Errors
8.3 Software and Billing Errors
8.4 Notable Software System Failures
8.5 Case Study: IT Scandal at the UK Post Office
8.6 Therac-25
8.7 Tesla Version 7.0 (Autopilot)
8.8 Uber Test-Vehicle Accident
8.9 Boeing 737 MAX
8.10 Algorithmic Bias
Summary
Further Reading, Listening, and Viewing
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
In-Class Exercises
References
Chapter 9: Professional Ethics
Chapter 9: Professional Ethics
9.1 Introduction
9.2 How Well Developed Are the Computing Professions?
9.3 Case Study: Duty of Care Legislation and Professional Responsibility/Liability
9.4 Software Engineering Code of Ethics
9.5 Analysis of the Code
9.6 Case Studies
9.7 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
9.8 Whistle-Blowing
Summary
Further Reading, Listening, and Viewing
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
In-Class Exercises
References
Chapter 10: Automation and Globalization
Chapter 10: Automation and Globalization
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Automation and Employment
10.3 Breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence
10.4 Workplace Changes
10.5 Globalization
10.6 The Digital Divide
10.7 The “Winner-Take-All” Society
Summary
Further Reading, Listening, and Viewing
Review Questions
Discussion Questions
In-Class Exercises
References
Appendix A: Plagiarism
Consequences of Plagiarism
References
Appendix B: Introduction to Argumentation
B.1 Introduction
B.2 Valid Arguments
B.3 Unsound Arguments
B.4 Common Fallacies
B.5 Unfair Debating Gambits
B.6 Writing Persuasive Essays
References
Index
Index