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Book Social and Ethical Effects of the Computer Revolution

Download or read book Social and Ethical Effects of the Computer Revolution written by Joseph Migga Kizza and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by many of the leading experts in the new field of computer ethics, these articles examine the key issues. The work is divided into six sections: Introduction; Education; Ethics, Technology and Value; Software Reliability and Computer Security; The Professions and Workplace Issues; and Artificial Intelligence and Cyberspace. Designed as both a textbook and a lay guide, the book provides a good understanding of the relationship between ethics and information technology.

Book Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age

Download or read book Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age written by Joseph M. Kizza and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the social and policy issues which have arisen as a result of IT. Whilst it assumes a modest familiarity with computers, the book provides a guide to the issues suitable for undergraduates. In doing so, the author prompts students to consider questions such as: * How do morality and the law relate to each other? * What should be covered in a professional code of conduct for information technology professionals? * What are the ethical issues relating to copying software? * Is electronic monitoring o employees wrong? * What are the moral codes of cyberspace? Throughout, the book shows how in many ways the technological development is outpacing the ability of our legal systems, and how different paradigms applied to ethical questions often proffer conflicting conclusions. As a result, students will find this a thought-provoking and valuable survey of the new and difficult ethical questions posed by the Internet, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality.

Book The Impact of Computers on Society and Ethics

Download or read book The Impact of Computers on Society and Ethics written by Gary M. Abshire and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age

Download or read book Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age written by Joseph Migga Kizza and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-03-14 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The frequency of new editions of this book is indicative of the rapid and trem- dous changes in the fields of computer and information sciences. First published in 1995, the book has rapidly gone through three editions already and now we are in the fourth. Over this period, we have become more dependent on computer and telecommunication technology than ever before and computer technology has become ubiquitous. Since I started writing on social computing, I have been ad- cating a time when we, as individuals and as nations, will become totally dependent on computing technology. That time is almost on us. Evidence of this is embodied in the rapid convergence of telecommunication, broadcasting, and computing devices; the miniaturization of these devices; and the ever increasing storage capacity , speed of computation, and ease of use. These qualities have been a big pulling force sucking in millions of new users every day, sometimes even those unwilling. Other appealing features of these devices are the increasing number of applications, apps, as they are increasingly becoming known, and being wireless and easily portable. Whether small or big, these new gizmos have become the c- terpiece of an individual’s social and economic activities and the main access point for all information. Individuals aside, computing technology has also become the engine that drives the nations’ strategic and security infrastructures that control power grids, gas and oil storage facilities, transportation, and all forms of national communication, including emergency services.

Book Computer Ethics

    Book Details:
  • Author : Tom Forester
  • Publisher : DIANE Publishing Company
  • Release : 1998-01-01
  • ISBN : 9780788156625
  • Pages : 347 pages

Download or read book Computer Ethics written by Tom Forester and published by DIANE Publishing Company. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes some of the new problems created for society by computers, & shows how these problems present ethical dilemmas for computer professionals & computer users. Widely acclaimed for its readability & its balanced & authoritative coverage, Computer Ethics has been thoroughly revised & updated with new anecdotes, new revelations, & lively discussion of the ethical, social, & professional issues arising from the computer revolution, such as computer crime, software theft, hacking, viruses, & the invasion of privacy. "This is a rich & important resource for teaching about the ethical issues surrounding computers."

Book Computer Ethics

    Book Details:
  • Author : Tom Forester
  • Publisher : MIT Press (MA)
  • Release : 1994
  • ISBN : 9780262061643
  • Pages : 347 pages

Download or read book Computer Ethics written by Tom Forester and published by MIT Press (MA). This book was released on 1994 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For anyone interested in the issues arising from computer malfunctions and, more perniciously, from misuse, this new edition of Computer Ethicsis right on the mark. Widely acclaimed for its readability and its balanced and authoritative coverage, Computer Ethics has been thoroughly revised and updated with new anecdotes, new revelations, and lively discussion of the ethical, social, and professional issues arising from the computer revolution, such as computer crime, software theft, hacking, viruses, and the invasion of privacy. An entirely rewritten first chapter is followed by expanded chapters that contain compelling new case studies and analyses. A new final section contains 10 hypothetical scenarios for group discussion. Copies of the ACM Code of Ethics and the ACM-IEEE Computing Curricula are included in the appendixes. Tom Forester is Senior Lecturer in the School of Computing and Information Technology at Griffith University, Queensland, Australia, and is editor or author of seven books on the social aspects of computers. Perry Morrison lectures in psychology at the National University of Singapore.

Book Computerization and Controversy

Download or read book Computerization and Controversy written by Charles Dunlop and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 780 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 50 collected essays introduce some of the major social controversies about the computerization of society. They point out the social processes which drive and shape computerization, and identify the resulting paradoxes and ironies.

Book An Ethical Global Information Society

Download or read book An Ethical Global Information Society written by Jacques J. Berleur and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many challenges lie ahead in the development of a global information society. Culture and democracy are two areas which may be under particular threat. The book reflects on today's complex and uncertain cultural and democratic developments arising as a result of an increasingly global, technologically-connected world. In particular it focuses on the Internet, examining new metaphors for communication, defining the issues at stake and proposing options, actions and solutions. Among the issues discussed were: multi-cultural developments; cultural sensitivities and the involvement of cultural minorities; generation gaps; gender issues; technology access for the elderly and the disabled; technology transfer.

Book Ethical and Secure Computing

Download or read book Ethical and Secure Computing written by Joseph Migga Kizza and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-06-22 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook highlights the essential need for a strong ethical framework in our approach to teaching of and working in computer, information and engineering sciences. Through thought-provoking questions and case studies, the reader is challenged to consider the deeper implications arising from the use of today’s rapidly evolving computing technologies and ever-changing communication ecosystems. This thoroughly revised and updated third edition features revised chapters with new and updated content and hardened the ethical framework. To cope with the rapidly changing computing and telecommunication ecosystem, a new chapter, Ethics and Social Responsibility in the Metaverse, has been added. The interface between our current universe and the evolving metaverse presents a security quagmire. The discussion throughout the book is candid and intended to ignite students’ and professionals’ interest and active participation in discussions of the issues we are facing now and those likely to emerge in the near future. Topics and features—including fully updated content: Introduces a philosophical framework and tools for understanding and analyzing computer ethics in personal, public, and professional spheres Describes the impact of computer technology on issues of security, privacy, anonymity, and civil liberties Discusses the security and ethical quagmire in the platforms of the developing metaverse (NEW chapter) Examines intellectual property rights in the context of computing, including the risks and liabilities associated with software Discusses such key social issues in computing as the digital divide, employee monitoring in the workplace, and risks to physical and mental health Reviews the history of computer crime, and the threat of digitally facilitated bullying, harassment, and discrimination Considers the ethical challenges arising from online social networks, mobile telecommunication technologies, virtual reality, the Internet of Things and 5G technologies Includes learning objectives, discussion questions and exercises throughout This concise and accessible work addresses the critical ethical and moral issues important to all designers and users of computer technologies. The text incorporates the latest curricula requirements for undergraduate courses in computer science, as well as offers invaluable insights into the social impact and legal challenges posed by the latest generation of computing devices and networks.

Book International Encyclopedia of Information and Library Science

Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Information and Library Science written by John Feather and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 721 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Encyclopedia of Information and Library Science was published to widespread acclaim in 1996, and has become the major reference work in the field. This eagerly awaited new edition has been fully revised and updated to take full account of the many and radical changes which have taken place since the Encyclopedia was originally conceived. With nearly 600 entries, written by a global team of over 150 contributors, the subject matter ranges from mobile library services provided by camel and donkey transport to search engines, portals and the World Wide Web. The new edition retains the successful structure of the first with an alphabetical organization providing the basic framework of a coherent collection of connected entries. Conceptual entries explore and explicate all the major issues, theories and activities in information and library science, such as the economics of information and information management. A wholly new entry on information systems, and enhanced entries on the information professions and the information society, are key features of this new edition. Topical entries deal with more specific subjects, such as collections management and information services for ethnic minorities. New or completely revised entries include a group of entries on information law, and a collection of entries on the Internet and the World Wide Web.

Book Securing the Information Infrastructure

Download or read book Securing the Information Infrastructure written by Kizza, Joseph and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2007-09-30 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book examines how internet technology has become an integral part of our daily lives and as it does, the security of these systems is essential. With the ease of accessibility, the dependence to a computer has sky-rocketed, which makes security crucial"--Provided by publisher.

Book Monster Or Messiah

    Book Details:
  • Author : Walter M. Mathews
  • Publisher : Jackson : University Press of Mississippi
  • Release : 1980
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 248 pages

Download or read book Monster Or Messiah written by Walter M. Mathews and published by Jackson : University Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 1980 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Cambridge Handbook of Information and Computer Ethics

Download or read book The Cambridge Handbook of Information and Computer Ethics written by Luciano Floridi and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-04-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have profoundly changed many aspects of life, including the nature of entertainment, work, communication, education, healthcare, industrial production and business, social relations and conflicts. They have had a radical and widespread impact on our moral lives and hence on contemporary ethical debates. The Cambridge Handbook of Information and Computer Ethics, first published in 2010, provides an ambitious and authoritative introduction to the field, with discussions of a range of topics including privacy, ownership, freedom of speech, responsibility, technological determinism, the digital divide, cyber warfare, and online pornography. It offers an accessible and thoughtful survey of the transformations brought about by ICTs and their implications for the future of human life and society, for the evaluation of behaviour, and for the evolution of moral values and rights. It will be a valuable book for all who are interested in the ethical aspects of the information society in which we live.

Book Communication Yearbook 25

Download or read book Communication Yearbook 25 written by William B. Gudykunst and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2001-05 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume offers state-of-the-art communication research, representing media, interpersonal, intercultural and other areas of communication. It is an important reference on current research for scholars and students in the social sciences.

Book Recordkeeping  Ethics and Law

Download or read book Recordkeeping Ethics and Law written by Livia Iacovino and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-07-20 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book analyses the interrelationship of recordkeeping, ethics and law in terms of existing regulatory models and their application to the Internet. It proposes an Internet model based on the notion of a legal and social relationship as a means of identifying the legal and ethical rights and obligations of recordkeeping participants in networked transactions. It also provides a unique approach to property, access, privacy and evidence for online records.

Book The Information Web

    Book Details:
  • Author : Carol C Gould
  • Publisher : Routledge
  • Release : 2019-07-11
  • ISBN : 1000302482
  • Pages : 291 pages

Download or read book The Information Web written by Carol C Gould and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-07-11 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book deals with the major ethical and social implications of computer networking and its technological development. In this book, a number of leading thinkers—philosophers, computer scientists and researchers—address some fundamental questions posed by the new technology.

Book Beyond Integrity

    Book Details:
  • Author : Scott Rae
  • Publisher : Harper Collins
  • Release : 2009-05-26
  • ISBN : 0310315638
  • Pages : 486 pages

Download or read book Beyond Integrity written by Scott Rae and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Integrity is essential to Judeo-Christian business ethics. But today's business environment is complex. Those in business, and those preparing to enter the business world, need to grapple with the question of how integrity and biblical ethics can be applied in the workplace. They need to go 'beyond integrity' in their thinking. Beyond Integrity is neither excessively theoretical nor simplistic and dogmatic. Rather, it offers a balanced and pragmatic approach to a number of concrete ethical issues. Readings from a wide range of sources present competing perspectives on each issue, and real-life case studies further help the reader grapple with ethical dilemmas. The authors conclude each chapter with their own distinctly Christian commentary on the topic covered. This third edition has been revised to provide the most up-to-date introduction to the issues Christians face in today's constantly changing business culture. Revisions include: * 30 new case studies * 1/3 new readings * 50% substantially revised * sidebars that reflect the issues in the news and business press * summaries and material for discussion