Ethics and Professionalism in Engineering
Download or Read eBook Ethics and Professionalism in Engineering PDF written by Richard H. McCuen and published by Broadview Press. This book was released on 2011-03-22 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Richard H. McCuen |
Publisher | : Broadview Press |
Total Pages | : 253 |
Release | : 2011-03-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781460400906 |
ISBN-13 | : 1460400909 |
Rating | : 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Ethics and Professionalism in Engineering by : Richard H. McCuen
Book excerpt: The rapid pace of technological change constantly gives rise to new ethical dilemmas, and engineers must be as well versed in societal values and ethics as they are in the technical concepts of their disciplines. Ethics and Professionalism in Engineering provides a practical introduction for engineering students that emphasizes ethical decision-making. McCuen and Gilroy situate engineering ethics in the wider context of business and environmental ethics and guide students through case studies emphasizing value conflicts often encountered in engineering.