Ethical Engineering: A Practical Guide with Case Studies

Ethical Engineering: A Practical Guide with Case Studies provides practical guidance for making ethical decisions in engineering, with a decision-making procedure, ethics toolkit, and case studies. It covers topics such as safety, sustainability, bioethics, diversity and equality, information technology and AI, and critical areas often overlooked in engineering texts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Ethical Engineering: A Practical Guide with Case Studies is a comprehensive resource that provides detailed and practical guidance in making ethical decisions for practicing engineers. It outlines a decision-making procedure and helps engineers construct an ethics toolkit consisting of professional models, a comprehensive set of ethical considerations, and factors that help in weighing those considerations. The book also includes analyses of particular issues, such as reverse engineering a patented process, and illustrative case studies, both brief and detailed.

The book covers a wide range of topics relevant to engineering, including safety, sustainability, bioethics, diversity and equality, information technology and AI, as well as critical areas often overlooked in engineering texts, such as mentoring, advertising (for consulting firms), engineering sales, and much more.

One of the key features of Ethical Engineering is its international perspective, with codes of ethics from around the world, including Saudi Arabia, India, New Zealand, Chile, and Japan. This provides readers with a broader understanding of ethical issues and how they can be addressed in different cultural contexts.

The book emphasizes the importance of the moral life and of engineering as an occupation with high ideals. It helps readers navigate a variety of real-world ethical issues they are likely to face in this increasingly interdisciplinary, global, and diverse profession. By providing a framework for ethical decision-making and a wealth of practical examples, Ethical Engineering: A Practical Guide with Case Studies is an invaluable resource for engineers, students, and professionals seeking to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct in their work.

Weight: 640g
Dimension: 233 x 157 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032151120