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A collection of foundational articles in the field of computer ethics, covering issues including the history and nature of computer ethics, cyberspace, values and technology, responsibility and professionalism, privacy, and morality and machines. Professional responsibility an overview sciencedirect. Computer ethics and professional responsibility applied. It is an ideal text for those teaching professional ethics. Sep 19, 2003 computer ethics and professional responsibility by terrell ward bynum, 9781855548459, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Computer ethics and professional responsibility 2004. This clear and accessible textbook and its associated website offer a stateoftheart introduction to the burgeoning field. Drawing on concepts and theories from sts, this edition introduces a new approach. Computer ethics and professional responsibility ethics. Computer ethics and professional responsibility edition 1. Computer ethics and professional responsibility request pdf. Apr 03, 2020 the stanford encyclopedia of philosophys essay on computer and information ethics.
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