Tragedy in the Gulf

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.

Year

2011

Language

English

Series

Synthesis lectures on engineers, technology, & society -- # 15

Publisher

Morgan & Claypool

Editions

1

Pages

79

ISBN

9781608456291

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