Society, Ethnics, And Technology - Softcover

Winston, Morton E.; Edelbach, Ralph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534520855 ISBN 13: 9780534520854

Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co, 2005

Synopsis

This anthology presents a variety of historical, social, and philosophical perspectives on technological change and its social consequences, stressing the manner in which technological innovation creates new ethical problems for human civilization. Providing a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied ethical matters, SOCIETY, ETHICS, AND TECHNOLOGY encourages students to critically engage anew the social effects of the technology that surrounds them in their daily lives.

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About the Authors

Morton Winston is a professor of philosophy and chairman of the Department of Philosophy, Religion, and Classical Studies at the College of New Jersey. He teaches classes in bioethics, political philosophy, ethical theory, philosophy of technology, environmental ethics, genocide, and human rights. He has published several books and numerous articles on topics related to human rights, applied ethics, and cognitive science. Professor Winston has received three Fulbright Scholarships, to South Africa, Thailand, and Denmark, and has served as the chairman of the board of directors of Amnesty International.

Ralph Edelbach is an associate professor of technological studies at the College of New Jersey. He teaches classes on ethics and technology and is president of the College of New Jersey Federation of Teachers, Local 2364, AFT.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0534520855
• ISBN 13: 9780534520854
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 393