
„This book should be of interest to students and scholars incomputer science, philosophy, communications, business, libraryscience, and law. It offers a thorough examination of important andtimely ethics issues and is recommended for all academiclibraries.“ (American Reference Books Annual, March 2009)
"Although each contributor's writing style is obvious, thesectional layout of the text is consistent from article to article, each beginning with an introduction, offering a conclusion forcursory review, and providing reference for further study."(CHOICE, October 2008)
The Handbook of Information and Computer Ethics
herausgegeben von Kenneth E. Himma und Herman T. TavaniThis handbook provides an accessible overview of the most important issues in information and computer ethics. It covers: foundational issues and methodological frameworks; theoretical issues affecting property, privacy, anonymity, and security; professional issues and the information-related professions; responsibility issues and risk assessment; regulatory issues and challenges; access and equity issues. Each chapter explains and evaluates the central positions and arguments on the respective issues, and ends with a bibliography that identifies the most important supplements available on the topic.