Tragedy in the Gulf : a call for a new engineering ethic /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Catalano, George D. (George Dominic)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [San Rafael, Calif.] : Morgan & Claypool Publishers, [2011]
Series:Synthesis lectures on engineering, technology, and society ; #15.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Abstract: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.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 79 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 73-77).
ISBN:9781608456291
1608456293