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A Gift Of Fire - Social, Legal, And Ethical Issues For Computers And The Internet

by Sara Baase
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A Gift Of Fire - Social, Legal, And Ethical Issues For Computers And The Internet - Thryft
A Gift Of Fire - Social, Legal, And Ethical Issues For Computers And The Internet - Thryft

Navigating ethical challenges in technology.

This book would be a good read for computer professionals and individuals interested in the social implications of technology. It covers a range of topics from privacy to professional ethics, providing insights into the impact of technology on society. The author's focus on guiding readers to become aware of the implications of their creations makes this book a unique and valuable read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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A Gift Of Fire - Social, Legal, And Ethical Issues For Computers And The Internet

by Sara Baase
RM22.00 MYR Now RM15.00 MYR Save 32%
Compare to estimated retail price: RM367.00 MYR  

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ISBN: 9780130082152
Authors: Sara Baase
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Date of Publication: 2002-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Law, Philosophy, Science, Politics
Related Topics: Society, Political Science, Computers, Theory
Goodreads rating: 3.44
(rated by 287 readers)

Description

This book explores social, legal, philosophical, ethical, political, constitutional and economic implications of computing from a computer scientist's point of view. It covers the issues individuals face as members of a technological society and offers guidance for professionals in computer-related fields. One of the book's goals is to develop computer professionals who understand the implications of what they create and how it fits into society at large. Chapter topics cover privacy and personal information, encryption and interception of communications, freedom of speech in cyberspace, intellectual property, computer crime, computers and work, broader issues on the impact and control of computers, and professional ethics and responsibilities. For programmers and software engineers.
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Navigating ethical challenges in technology.

This book would be a good read for computer professionals and individuals interested in the social implications of technology. It covers a range of topics from privacy to professional ethics, providing insights into the impact of technology on society. The author's focus on guiding readers to become aware of the implications of their creations makes this book a unique and valuable read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.