Codes of Ethics and Ethical Guidelines: Emerging Technologies, Changing Fields

This book explores how ethics precedes legal regulation and how changes in professional codes of ethics reflect the ethical use of emerging technologies and professional practice. It provides case studies from various fields and is a valuable resource for practitioners, scholars, and students in ethics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 05 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationship between ethics and legal regulation, shedding light on how ethics often precedes legal frameworks in shaping the ethical conduct of various industries. By examining the evolution of ethical codes, the book offers a unique perspective on the research, innovation, and emerging technologies they seek to govern. Through captivating case studies spanning engineering, science, medicine, and social science, it demonstrates how professional codes of ethics frequently predate regulation and play a crucial role in shaping the ethical use of emerging technologies and professional practices. These case studies highlight the proactive approach taken by professionals to address ethical dilemmas before they become legal issues. Moreover, changes in professional ethics reflect the ongoing dialogue within scientific and professional communities about how justice, privacy, safety, and human rights should be realized in practice where the law may be silent. This book is a valuable contribution to the field of practical and professional ethics, appealing to practitioners, scholars, and students alike who are interested in exploring the intersection of ethics, law, and emerging technologies.

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate relationship between ethics and legal regulation, shedding light on how ethics often precedes legal frameworks in shaping the ethical conduct of various industries. By examining the evolution of ethical codes, the book offers a unique perspective on the research, innovation, and emerging technologies they seek to govern. Through captivating case studies spanning engineering, science, medicine, and social science, it demonstrates how professional codes of ethics frequently predate regulation and play a crucial role in shaping the ethical use of emerging technologies and professional practices. These case studies highlight the proactive approach taken by professionals to address ethical dilemmas before they become legal issues. Moreover, changes in professional ethics reflect the ongoing dialogue within scientific and professional communities about how justice, privacy, safety, and human rights should be realized in practice where the law may be silent. This book is a valuable contribution to the field of practical and professional ethics, appealing to practitioners, scholars, and students alike who are interested in exploring the intersection of ethics, law, and emerging technologies.

Weight: 415g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030862039
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022