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100 1 _aQuinn, Michael J.
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245 1 0 _aEthics for the information age /
_cMichael J. Quinn.
250 _a6th edition.
250 _aGlobal edition.
264 1 _aBoston :
_bPearson,
_c2015.
300 _a550 pages :
_billustrations (black and white), maps (black and white)
336 _atext
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336 _astill image
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336 _acartographic image
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337 _acomputer
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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366 _b20150106
500 _aPrevious edition: Boston; London: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2012.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 8 _aIn an era where IT 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. This book provides an overview of ethical theories and problems encountered by computer professionals in today's environment.
_bThis 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 Experience This 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.
530 _aAlso available in printed form ISBN 9781292061238
533 _aElectronic reproduction.
_cAskews and Holts.
_nMode of access: World Wide Web.
650 0 _aInformation technology
_xMoral and ethical aspects.
650 7 _aSociety.
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