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Ethics for the Information Age 2nd Edition
??Michael Quinn??s text provides the tools to evaluate our ethics. His topics are timely and are presented in an impartial tone that allows us to think for ourselves and to make up our own minds without regard to popular opinion.?
John J. Wright, Juniata College
"Ethics for the Information Age covers the subject of computer
and information technology ethics from A to Z. It is a well-researched, up-to-date endeavor. Best of all, Quinn??s lively writing style promotes easy comprehension of complex issues."
Dr. T. Gregory Lynch, University of Delaware
Widely praised for its balanced treatment of computer ethics, Ethics for the Information Age offers a modern presentation of the moral controversies surrounding information technology. Topics such as privacy and intellectual property are explored through multiple ethical theories, teaching readers to think critically about these issues and to make their own ethical decisions.
This Second Edition covers hot new issues, including Internet addiction, sophisticated peer-to-peer networking technologies, and the Supreme Court??s ruling in MGM v. Grokster. It adds a detailed explanation of what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. Interviews with luminaries from industry, government, and academia give students additional perspectives on a variety of issues, such as online communities, information privacy in Canada, computer security, and the democratic potential of the Internet.
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CONTENTS:
Preface
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 Information Technology Issues
Chapter 2 ?? Introduction to Ethics
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Subjective Relativism
2.3 Cultural Relativism
2.4 Divine Command Theory
2.5 Kantianism
2.6 Act Utilitarianism
2.7 Rule Utilitarianism
2.8 Social Contract Theory
2.9 ComparingWorkable Ethical Theories
2.10 Morality of Breaking the Law
Chapter 3 - Networking
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Email and Spam
3.3 Fighting Spam
3.4 The World Wide Web
3.5 Ethical Perspectives on Pornography
3.6 Censorship
3.7 Freedom of Expression
3.8 Children and the Web
3.9 Breaking Trust on the Internet
3.10 Internet Addiction
Chapter 4 ?? Intellectual Property
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Intellectual Property Rights
4.3 Protecting Intellectual Property
4.4 Fair Use
4.5 New Restrictions on Use
4.6 Peer-to-Peer Networks
4.7 Protections for Software
4.8 Open-Source Software
4.9 Legitimacy of Intellectual Property Protection for Software
4.10 Creative Commons
Chapter 5 - Privacy
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Perspectives on Privacy
5.3 Disclosing Information
5.4 Public Information
5.5 U.S. Legislation
5.6 Public Records
5.7 Covert Government Surveillance
5.8 U.S. Legislation Authorizing Wiretapping
5.9 Data Mining
5.10 Identity Theft
5.11 Encryption
Chapter 6 ?? Computer and Network Security
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Viruses, Worms, and Trojan Horses
6.3 Phreaks and Hackers
6.4 Denial-of-Service Attacks
6.5 Online Voting
Chapter 7 ?? Computer Reliability
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Data-Entry or Data-Retrieval Errors
7.3 Software and Billing Errors
7.4 Notable Software System Failures
7.5 Therac-25
7.6 Computer Simulations
7.7 Software Engineering
7.8 Software Warranties
Chapter 8 ?? Work and Wealth
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Automation and Unemployment
8.3 Workplace Changes
8.4 Globalization
8.5 The Digital Divide
8.6 The ??Winner-Take-All Society?
8.7 Access to Public Colleges
Chapter 9 ?? Professional Ethics
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Is Software Engineering a Profession?
9.3 Software Engineering Code of Ethics
9.4 Analysis of the Code
9.5 Case Studies
9.6 Whistleblowing
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