Computer Ethics, Second Edition: Cautionary Tales and Ethical Dilemmas in Computing [Paperback]

Tom Forester (Author), Perry Morrison (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0262560739 | ISBN-13: 978-0262560733 | Publication Date: December 16, 1993 | Edition: 2nd

For anyone interested in the issues arising from computer malfunctions and, more perniciously, from misuse, this new edition of Computer Ethics is right on the mark. Widely acclaimed for its readability and its balanced and authoritative coverage, Computer Ethics has been thoroughly revised and updated with new anecdotes, new revelations, and lively discussion of the ethical, social, and professional issues arising from the computer revolution, such as computer crime, software theft, hacking, viruses, and the invasion of privacy.An entirely rewritten first chapter is followed by expanded chapters that contain compelling new case studies and analyses. A new final section contains 10 hypothetical scenarios for group discussion. Copies of the ACM Code of Ethics and the ACM-IEEE Computing Curricula are included in the appendixes.Tom Forester is Senior Lecturer in the School of Computing and Information Technology at Griffith University, Queensland, Australia, and is editor or author of seven books on the social aspects of computers. Perry Morrison lectures in psychology at the National University of Singapore.

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About the Author

Tom Forester is a Lecturer in the, Division of Science and Technology at Griffith University in Australia. He is editor of The The Microelectronics Revolution and The Information Technology Revolution and author of High Tech Society.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: The MIT Press; 2nd edition (December 16, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0262560739
• ISBN-13: 978-0262560733
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction, April 6, 2000

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This review is from: Computer Ethics, Second Edition: Cautionary Tales and Ethical Dilemmas in Computing (Paperback)

This book serves as a good introduction to the main seven areas of information technology reguiring ethical considerations. It is suitable for anyone who is new to computing with a social concience.