Tragedy in the Gulf: A Call for a New Engineering Ethic - Couverture souple

Catalano, George D.

 
9781608456284: Tragedy in the Gulf: A Call for a New Engineering Ethic

Synopsis

The recent tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico and resultant ethical consequences for the engineering profession are introduced and discussed. The need for a new engineering ethic is identified and introduced based upon advancements in science, complex systems and eco-philosophy. Motivations for introducing a new ethic rather than modifying existing ethics are also discussed. Table of Contents: Tragedy in the Gulf / Tragedy Unfolding / Engineering Ethics / Complex Systems / Quantum Mechanics / Evolving Principles of the Universe / A New Engineering Ethic / Epilogue

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The recent tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico and resultant ethical consequences for the engineering profession are introduced and discussed. The need for a new engineering ethic is identified and introduced based upon advancements in science, complex systems and eco-philosophy. Motivations for introducing a new ethic rather than modifying existing ethics are also discussed. Table of Contents: Tragedy in the Gulf / Tragedy Unfolding / Engineering Ethics / Complex Systems / Quantum Mechanics / Evolving Principles of the Universe / A New Engineering Ethic / Epilogue

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9783031799662: Tragedy in the Gulf: A Call for a New Engineering Ethic (Synthesis Lectures on Engineers, Technology, & Society)

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  3031799666 ISBN 13 :  9783031799662
Editeur : Springer, 2011
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