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Science and Technology Ethics

By Dr Raymond E.Spier, Raymond E. Spier

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About the Book

This text re-examines and assesses the ethical systems in place and proposes new approaches to our scientific and engineering processes, our social contacts and our environmental responsibilities. This is a much-needed discussion of the scientific developments that have major effects on the way we live. It will be of interest to all students of science and technology and all professionals involved with administrating laws in these fields.

Table of Contents

Contributors List 1. Overview: Science and Engineering Ethics Raymond E. Spier, University of Surrey 2. The Processes of Science Stephanie J. Bird, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3. Ethics and the Products of Science Rufus Black, Ormond College, Melbourne, Australia 4. Engineering Ethics Vivian Weil, Illinois Institute of Technology 5. Ethics in Conflict Brad Hooker, University of Reading 6. A Social Contract Andrew Reeve, University of Warwick 7. Biology, Engineering and Ethics Raymond E. Spier, University of Surrey 8. Computers and Society Simon Rogerson, De Montfort University, UK 9. Ethical Issues engendered by Engineering with Atomic Nuclei Raymond E. Spier, Surrey University 10. Science and the Military Michael Atiyah, formerly of Oxford and Princeton Universities 11. Engineering, Ethics and the Environment Susan Hodgson & Slobodan Pendan

About the Author(s)

Raymond E. Spier is Professor of Science and Engineering Ethics at the University of Surrey.