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Tragedy in the Gulf: a Call for a New Engineering Ethic (Synthesis Lectures on Engineers, Technology and Society) George D. Catalano 1st edition
Tragedy in the Gulf: a Call for a New Engineering Ethic (Synthesis Lectures on Engineers, Technology and Society)
George D. Catalano
The recent tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico and resultant ethical consequences for the engineering profession are introduced and discussed. The need for a new engineering ethic is identified and introduced based upon advancements in science, complex systems and eco-philosophy. Motivations for introducing a new ethic rather than modifying existing ethics are also discussed. Table of Contents: Tragedy in the Gulf / Tragedy Unfolding / Engineering Ethics / Complex Systems / Quantum Mechanics / Evolving Principles of the Universe / A New Engineering Ethic / Epilogue
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | 2010 |
| ISBN13 | 9781608456284 |
| Publishers | Morgan & Claypool Publishers |
| Pages | 94 |
| Dimensions | 191 × 235 × 5 mm · 176 g |
| Language | English |
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