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Rapid advances in computing and information science
often outpace society's ability to adapt its moral and legal codes. Different
computing paradigms applied to the same ethical issues can often lead to
conflicting confusions.
This second edition examines ethical, social, and policy challenges
stemming from the emergence of cyberspace, the convergence of
telecommunications, and other information handling products. The book broadly
surveys thought-provoking questions about the impact of these new
technologies, with particular emphasis on the growth of the Internet,
artificial intelligence, cyberspace, and virtual reality.
Topics and features:
* Describes how changes in information technology influence morality
and the law.
* Surveys the history of computing and the recent evolution of computer
crimes
* Incorporates recent requirements for computer science curricula
* Assess workplace concerns related to privacy, surveillance, and
virtual offices
* Contains numerous discussion and research projects on all presented
material
* Considers what should be covered in a professional code of conduct
of IT professionals
* Offers a pertinent discussion on civil liberties, harassment, and
discrimination..
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