Charles E. Harris, Jr., Texas A&M University, Michael S. Pritchard, Western Michigan University, Ray W. James, P.E., Texas A&M University, Elaine E. Englehardt, Utah Valley University, Michael J. Rabins, Late of Texas A&M University.
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Sixth edition.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Boston, MA :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Cengage,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
[2019]
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xii, 291 pages ;
Dimensions
23 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-284) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Engineers: Professionals for the human good -- A practical ethics toolkit -- Responsibility in engineering -- Engineers in organizations -- Trust and reliability -- The engineer's responsibility to assess and manage risk -- Engineering and the environment -- Engineering in the global context -- New horizons in engineering.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"Packed with real-world cases and examples, ENGINEERING ETHICS helps future engineers understand the importance of their conduct as professionals and see how their actions can affect the health, safety and welfare of the public and environment. The sixth edition provides dozens of diverse and contemporary engineering cases and a proven and structured method for analyzing them; practical application of the Engineering Code of Ethics; focus on critical moral reasoning and effective organizational communication; emphasis on reliability and trustworthiness in the profession; and in-depth treatment of issues such as sustainability and economic development, risk management, ethical responsibilities and globalized standards for engineering. In addition, the text now includes boxed features in every chapter and an all-new chapter devoted to future challenges relating to evolving technology."--