Tragedy in the Gulf

A Call for a New Engineering Ethic

von George Catalano

79 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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

• Reihe: Synthesis Lectures on Engineers, Technology, & Society
• ISBN: 9783031799662
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 03.01.2011
• Genre: Technik
• Verlag: Springer International Publishing