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: Ralph Edelbach
ISBN: 9780534585402

by Ralph Edelbach

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This anthology presents a variety of historical, social, and philosophical perspectives on technological change and its social consequences, stressing the manner in which technological innovation creates new ethical problems for human civilization. Providing a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied ethical matters, SOCIETY, ETHICS, AND TECHNOLOGY encourages students to critically engage anew the social effects of the technology that surrounds them in their daily lives.

About the Author, Ralph Edelbach

Morton Winston is a professor of philosophy at the College of New Jersey and a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Amnesty International USA. In addition to core philosophy courses, he also teaches classes in Biomedical Ethics, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Technology, Philosophy of Mind, Human Rights, Mind, Language, and Computers. He has published several books and numerous articles on topics related to human rights, applied ethics, and cognitive science.

Ralph Edelbach is an associate professor of technological studies at the College of New Jersey. He teaches classes on ethics and technology and is coordinator of the Interdisciplinary Core and president of the College of New Jersey Federation of Teachers.

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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)