Computer Ethics (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

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For one-semester courses in Computer Ethics, Applied Ethics, Computers, Ethics and Society, Ethics and Information Systems, Computers and Society, or Social Effects of Technology. Written in clear, accessible prose, this text brings together philosophy, law, and technology. Provide a rigorous, in-depth exploration and analysis of a broad range of topics regarding the ethical implications of widespread use of computer technology. The approach is normative while also exposing the student to alternative ethical stances.

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Written in clear, accessible prose, this text brings together philosophy, law, and technology to provide a rigorous, in-depth exploration and analysis of a broad range of topics regarding the ethical implications of widespread use of computer technology. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (November 25, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130836990
• ISBN-13: 978-0130836991
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #607,338 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Concise, profound, and philosophical., May 29, 1998

By	[e-mail] (Springfield, Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Computer Ethics (Paperback)

Deborah Johnson is a philospher who thinks deeply about computer ethics. I use this book to teach computer ethics to students who aren't computer scientists or philosophers. Johnson has a useful mix of philosophical principles and technical details. Several "scenarios" (cases) are used to illustrate computer ethics problems. The only reason I rate this as a 9 and not a 10 is that it needs updating; there needs to be more discussion of the web. But even in its present form this book is concise, clever, and profound. I recommend it highly.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Repetitive, Not for Techies, February 11, 2002

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As another student who was made to read this book for a university, I also found the text to quite repetitive. The points the author is making is spread over 10 pages or more, which makes it hard to focus on the substantive parts. This book is better suited for a philosophy major interested in technology, not a computer scientist interested in philosophy. The book tends to get "muddled" itself by introducing broad topics relating to technology which lead to seemingly off-topic tangents. Much of this book isn't noticably insightful either, falling under the "common sense" category of philosophical reasoning. The writing is clear, I'll give the author that, but by the end, you felt like you took this extremely long journey without getting anywhere. Seek enlightenment elsewhere.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's OK, but boring..., October 29, 2007

By	Stephen J. Curtis "Some Guy" (East Liverpool, OH USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have to read this book for a college class. I've only read the first two chapters, but I agree with the other reviews. The content is easy to understand, the author makes some good points. This book can be thought provoking, but overall, it's pretty boring and repetitive.