Ethics in Computing

Ethics in Computing Synopsis

This textbook raises thought-provoking questions regarding our rapidly-evolving computing technologies, highlighting the need for a strong ethical framework in our computer science education. Ethics in Computing offers a concise introduction to this topic, distilled from the more expansive Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age. Features:

• introduces the philosophical framework for analyzing computer ethics
• describes the impact of computer technology on issues of security, privacy and anonymity
• examines intellectual property rights in the context of computing
• discusses such issues as the digital divide, employee monitoring in the workplace, and health risks
• reviews the history of computer crimes and the threat of cyberbullying
• provides coverage of the ethics of AI, virtualization technologies, virtual reality, and the Internet
• considers the social, moral and ethical challenges arising from social networks and mobile communication technologies
• includes discussion questions and exercises