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Book Title
Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age
Subject
Ethics
ISBN
9783319707112
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Springer International Publishing A&G
ISBN-10
3319707116
ISBN-13
9783319707112
eBay Product ID (ePID)
239971258

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
Xxii, 413 Pages
Publication Name
Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age
Language
English
Subject
Social Aspects, Social Aspects / General, Security / General, Information Technology
Publication Year
2017
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Computers, Technology & Engineering
Author
Joseph Migga Kizza
Series
Texts in Computer Science Ser.
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight
273.2 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
6
Dewey Edition
23
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
174.9004
Table Of Content
History of Computing Morality and the Law Ethics and Ethical Analysis Ethics and the Professions Anonymity, Security, Privacy, and Civil Liberties Intellectual Property Rights and Computer Technology Social Context of Computing Software Issues: Risks and Liabilities Computer Crimes New Frontiers for Computer Ethics: Artificial Intelligence New Frontiers for Computer Ethics: Virtualization and Virtual Reality New Frontiers for Computer Ethics: Cyberspace and Online Social Networks Cyberbullying New Frontiers for Computer Ethics: Internet of Things (IoT) Ethical, Privacy and Security Issues in the Social Network EcoSystems Mobile Systems and Intractable Social, Ethical and Security Issues Computer Crime Investigations - Computer Forensics Biometrics
Synopsis
The rapid pace of change in computing demands a continuous review of our defensive strategies, and a strong ethical framework in our computer science education. This fully revised and enhanced fifth edition of Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age examines the ethical, social, and policy challenges stemming from the convergence of computing and telecommunication, and the proliferation of mobile information-enabling devices. This accessible and engaging text surveys thought-provoking questions about the impact of these new technologies. Topics and features: establishes a philosophical framework and analytical tools for discussing moral theories and problems in ethical relativism; offers pertinent discussions on privacy, surveillance, employee monitoring, biometrics, civil liberties, harassment, the digital divide, and discrimination; examines the new ethical, cultural and economic realities of computer social network ecosystems (NEW) ; reviews issues of property rights, responsibility and accountability relating to information technology and software; discusses how virtualization technology informs our ethical behavior (NEW) ; introduces the new frontiers of ethics - virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and the Internet; surveys the social, moral and ethical value systems in mobile telecommunications (NEW) ; explores the evolution of electronic crime, network security, and computer forensics; provides exercises, objectives, and issues for discussion with every chapter. This comprehensive textbook incorporates the latest requirements for computer science curricula. Both students and practitioners will find the book an invaluable source of insight into computer ethics and law, network security, and computer crime investigation., This engaging and thought-provoking textbook examines the ethical, social, and policy challenges arising from our rapidly and continuously evolving computing technology, ranging from the Internet to the ubiquitous portable devices we use to access it. The text emphasizes the need for a strong ethical framework for all applications of computer science and engineering in our professional and personal life. This thoroughly revised and updated sixth edition features two new chapters covering online harassment and cyberbullying, and the complex issues introduced by the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT). Topics and features: establishes a philosophical framework and analytical tools for discussing moral theories and problems in ethical relativism; offers pertinent discussions on privacy, surveillance, employee monitoring, biometrics, civil liberties, harassment, the digital divide, and discrimination; examines the ethical, cultural and economic realities of mobile telecommunications, computer social network ecosystems, and virtualization technology; reviews issues of property rights, responsibility and accountability relating to information technology and software; explores the evolution of electronic crime, network security, and computer forensics; introduces the new frontiers of ethics: virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and the Internet; discusses the security quagmire of the IoT, and the growing threat of bullying facilitated by electronic technology (NEW); provides exercises, objectives, and issues for discussion with every chapter.This extensive textbook/reference addresses the latest curricula requirements for understanding the cultural, social, legal, and ethical issues in computer science and related fields, and offers invaluable advice for industry professionals wishing to put such principles into practice., In its revised fifth edition, this book covers ethical, social and policy challenges arising from the convergence of computing and telecommunication and the spread of mobile information devices. Asks important questions about the impact of new technologies.
LC Classification Number
QA76.9.C66

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