Ethics in computing : a concise module
- 作者： Kizza, Joseph Migga, author.
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- 其他題名：
- Undergraduate topics in computer science.
- 出版： Cham : Springer International Publishing :Imprint: Springer
- 叢書名： Undergraduate topics in computer science,
- 主題： Computer science--Moral and ethical aspects. , Computer Science. , Computers and Society. , Information Systems Applications (incl. Internet) , Data Encryption. , User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction. , Philosophy of Technology.
- ISBN： 9783319291062 (electronic bk.) 、 9783319291048 (paper)
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FIND@SFXID:
CGU
- 資料類型: 電子書
- 內容註: 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 -- Cyberbullying -- New Frontiers for Computer Ethics: Artificial Intelligence -- Ethical, Privacy and Security Issues in Social Network Ecosystems -- Elastic Extension Beyond the Traditional Computer Network: Mobile Systems and Intractable Social, Ethical and Security Issues.
- 摘要註: Highlighting the important need for a strong ethical framework in our computer, information and engineering science education, this engaging textbook raises thought-provoking questions regarding our rapidly-evolving computing technologies and the ever-changing communication ecosystems with which they are associated. Ethics in Computing offers a concise introduction to this interdisciplinary topic, distilled from the more expansive Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age (currently in its fifth edition), yet retaining the same focus and flavor. Topics and features: Introduces the 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, and anonymity 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 health risks Reviews the history of computer crimes, and the growing threat of cyberbullying Provides coverage of the new frontiers of ethics presented by artificial intelligence, virtualization technologies, virtual reality, and the Internet Considers the social, moral and ethical challenges arising from modern global social network ecosystems, and mobile telecommunication and computing technologies Includes learning objectives, discussion questions and exercises throughout the book Incorporating the latest curricula requirements for undergraduate courses in computer science, this accessible textbook will serve as an invaluable source of insight for anyone interested in the ethical, social, legal, and security issues surrounding the use of modern computing devices and networks.
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讀者標籤：
- 系統號： 005361130 | 機讀編目格式
館藏資訊
This textbook raises thought-provoking questions regarding our rapidly-evolving computing technologies, highlighting the need for a strong ethical framework in our computer science education. Ethics in Computing offers a concise introduction to this topic, distilled from the more expansive Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age. Features: introduces the philosophical framework for analyzing computer ethics; describes the impact of computer technology on issues of security, privacy and anonymity; examines intellectual property rights in the context of computing; discusses such issues as the digital divide, employee monitoring in the workplace, and health risks; reviews the history of computer crimes and the threat of cyberbullying; provides coverage of the ethics of AI, virtualization technologies, virtual reality, and the Internet; considers the social, moral and ethical challenges arising from social networks and mobile communication technologies; includes discussion questions and exercises.