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Thinking Like an Engineer: Studies in the Ethics of a Profession (Practical & Professional Ethics)

by Michael Davis

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Publisher Comments:

Michael Davis, a leading figure in the study of professional ethics, offers here both a compelling exploration of engineering ethics and a philosophical analysis of engineering as a profession. After putting engineering in historical perspective, Davis turns to the Challenger space shuttle disaster to consider the complex relationship between engineering ideals and contemporary engineering practice. Here, Davis examines how social organization and technical requirements define how engineers should (and presumably do) think. Later chapters test his analysis of engineering judgement and autonomy empirically, engaging a range of social science research including a study of how engineers and managers work together in ten different companies.

Review:

"For those interested in the problematical ethics of engineers and engineering managers, this is a book worthy of contemplation."--Technology and Culture

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 227-235) and index.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780195120516
Subtitle:
Studies in the Ethics of a Profession
Author:
Davis, Michael
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Engineering - General
Subject:
Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Subject:
Business Ethics
Subject:
Philosophy & Social Aspects
Subject:
Engineering ethics
Subject:
Philosophy | Ethics
Subject:
Moral Philosophy
Subject:
Philosophy | Ethics and Moral Philosophy
Series:
Practical & Professional Ethics
Series Volume:
FPL 191
Publication Date:
May 1998
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
9.55x6.50x1.06 in. 1.20 lbs.
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