Ethics, Technology, and Engineering: An Introduction Van Ibo van de Poel and Lamber Royakkers is an English-language printed textbook about ethical issues in technology and engineering. This book is intended for professionals who want to gain insight into the ethical problems that arise in the practice of engineering.
It addresses the skills needed to deal with complex ethical issues through the 'ethical cycle' model, a systematic approach to moral dilemmas. The authors use a variety of case studies from among other the United States and Europe to demonstrate the importance of ethics in technology and engineering. In addition, it provides a clear overview of ethical frameworks such as utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics, Ubuntu, and Confucianism.
This reference work aligns with fields such as Electronics and Communications Engineering and Telecommunications within TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING. It is suitable for anyone who wants to delve into the ethical issues at play in technology and engineering.