Ethics Within Engineering: An Introduction

Ethics Within Engineering is a textbook that educates a new generation of engineers in ethical decision-making, focusing on critical issues such as tracking harm, contract work, and collective action. It includes two new chapters on the responsibility of the engineer and the ethical issues that arise when teams work together to solve design problems, as well as new material on tracking harms in the design process. Using real-life examples, it encourages students to present, challenge, and work through different engineering problems and solutions with confidence and a strong evidence-based approach.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 11 January 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Ethics Within Engineering, a comprehensive textbook for educating a new generation of engineers about ethical decision-making, has been thoroughly revised and updated in its 2nd edition. By delving into critical issues such as tracking harm, contract work, and collective action, author Wade L. Robison offers valuable educational tools and solutions that align with the complex landscape of the engineering industry.

In this edition, two new chapters have been added, focusing on the responsibility of engineers and the ethical challenges that arise when teams collaborate to solve design problems. Additionally, new material on tracking harms in the design process has been included, providing a deeper understanding of risk and harm in engineering. Robison further enhances the textbook with contemporary examples, ranging from the Boeing 737-MAX to the controversial 20-gallon fuel tanks of General Motors. These real-life examples bring the theory to life, empowering students to confidently present, challenge, and work through various engineering problems and solutions with a strong evidence-based approach.

Consistent with the first edition's emphasis on the original design problem as the catalyst for ethical questions in engineering, this new edition centers the nascent engineer as the driving force for positive change in practice, design, and delivery. Ethics Within Engineering is an essential resource for engineering students, professionals, and anyone interested in promoting ethical practices within the field. By addressing these critical ethical concerns, the textbook equips engineers with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions and contribute to the betterment of society.

Weight: 326g
Dimension: 139 x 216 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350340435
Edition number: 2 ed