Social Aspects of Technology, Philosophical & Religious Aspects of Technology, Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Applied - General & Miscellaneous

Society, Ethics, and Technology

Name: Society, Ethics, and Technology
Author: Morton Winston
ISBN: 9781133943556

by Morton Winston, Ralph Edelbach

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Overview

From today's headlines to your textbook, SOCIETY, ETHICS, AND TECHNOLOGY, Fifth Edition, explores the cutting edge of technological innovation and how these advances represent profound moral dilemmas for society as a whole. You will build a strong foundation in theory and applied ethics as you are challenged to examine critically the social effects of technology in your daily life. This timely anthology, filled with cutting-edge work from prominent scholars and thinkers, focuses on current technological issues and ethical debates. Insightful introductions and focus questions before each piece help put readings in context and to establish frameworks for ethical decision-making. The readings examine the consequences of technological change from a variety of historical, social, and philosophical perspectives. Special coverage of the history of technology focuses on ground-breaking developments, as well as the technological underpinnings of contemporary globalization. New articles examine the impact of contemporary technological advances, such as nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and social media. In addition, the book explores the future of technology in such areas as human rights, overpopulation, biotechnology, information technology, climate change, and the environment.

About the Author, Morton Winston

Morton Winston is a professor of philosophy and chairman of the Department of Philosophy, Religion, and Classical Studies at the College of New Jersey. He teaches classes in bioethics, political philosophy, ethical theory, philosophy of technology, environmental ethics, genocide, and human rights. He has published several books and numerous articles on topics related to human rights, applied ethics, and cognitive science. Professor Winston has received three Fulbright Scholarships, to South Africa, Thailand, and Denmark, and has served as the chairman of the board of directors of Amnesty International.

Ralph Edelbach is an associate professor of technological studies at the College of New Jersey. He teaches classes on ethics and technology and is president of the College of New Jersey Federation of Teachers, Local 2364, AFT.

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"This text will be especially helpful while instructing ethics in a information technology class."

"This text is a rich and varied anthology dealing with the relationships between technology, society and ethics from both historical and contemporary perspectives."

"Excellent."

"Balanced, comprehensive compendium."

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A reader for an undergraduate course which fosters an understanding of the role that science and technology play in shaping modern society and provides students with a method for evaluating the benefits and risks associated with technological change. Selections in Part I convey general perspectives on historical, social, and philosophical aspects of technology, while those in Part II deal with several issues in specific fields. Selections are accompanied by brief introductions and focus questions. Lacks a subject index. Winston and Edelbach are affiliated with The College of New Jersey. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)