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As computers permeate all aspects of society, the need for computing professionals to act in a socially responsible manner is becoming more important. Bowyer combines his insights with those of experts in many areas -- from safety-critical systems to intellectual-property concerns -- to present material that is thought-provoking. Case studies & exercises make you think about the issues & the ethical implications of actual incidents: the Internet Worm, & the Intel-AMD copyright infringement suit. Stresses the need to live responsibly by protecting the environment & health of co-workers & ensuring that work practices are impartial to race, religion, gender, & nationality.Bowyer, Kevin W. is the author of 'Ethics and Computing : Living Responsibly in a Computerized World', published 2001 under ISBN 9780756716011 and ISBN 0756716012.
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