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New Perspectives on Technology, Values, and Ethics
Wenceslao J. . Ed(S): Gonzalez
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Description for New Perspectives on Technology, Values, and Ethics
Hardback. Editor(s): Gonzalez, Wenceslao J. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 233 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; PDA; PDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
This book focuses on a key issue today: the role of values in technology, with special emphasis on ethical values. This topic involves the analysis of internal values in technology (as they affect objectives, processes, and outcomes) and the study of external values in technology (social, cultural, economic, ecological, etc.). These values — internal and external — are crucial to the decision making of engineers. In addition, they have increasing relevance for citizens concerned with the present and future state of technology, which gives society a leading position in technological issues. The book follows three main lines of research: 1) ... Read more
This book focuses on a key issue today: the role of values in technology, with special emphasis on ethical values. This topic involves the analysis of internal values in technology (as they affect objectives, processes, and outcomes) and the study of external values in technology (social, cultural, economic, ecological, etc.). These values — internal and external — are crucial to the decision making of engineers. In addition, they have increasing relevance for citizens concerned with the present and future state of technology, which gives society a leading position in technological issues. The book follows three main lines of research: 1) ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
233
Condition
New
Series
Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science
Number of Pages
219
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319218694
SKU
V9783319218694
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