Ethics in Computing: A Concise Module (Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science)

This
textbook raises thought-provoking questions regarding our rapidly-evolving
computing technologies, highlighting the need for a strong ethical framework in
our computer science education. Ethics
in Computing offers a concise introduction to this topic, distilled from
the more expansive Ethical and Social
Issues in the Information Age. Features: introduces the philosophical framework for analyzing
computer ethics; describes the impact of computer technology on issues of
security, privacy and anonymity; examines
intellectual property rights in the context of computing; discusses such
issues as the digital divide, employee monitoring in the workplace, and health
risks; reviews the history of
computer crimes and the threat of cyberbullying;
provides coverage of the ethics of AI, virtualization technologies, virtual
reality, and the Internet; considers the social, moral and ethical challenges
arising from social networks and mobile communication technologies; includes
discussion questions and exercises.