Original PDF Ebook – Gift of Fire, A: Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues for Computing Technology (Pearson+)5th Edition – 9780134615271

Original PDF Ebook – Gift of Fire, A: Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues for Computing Technology (Pearson+)5th Edition – 9780134615271

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In Gift of Fire, A: Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues for Computing Technology, Sara Baase presents a balanced exploration of the social, legal, philosophical, ethical, political, constitutional, and economic implications of computing and the controversies they raise. With an objective computer scientist’s perspective, and with historical context for many issues, Baase covers the issues students will face both as members of a technological society and as professionals in computer-related fields. A primary goal is to develop computer professionals who understand the implications of what they create and how it fits into society at large. This text encourages students to think about the ethics and philosophical direction behind topics but doesn’t necessarily lead students to conclusions. The 5th Edition contains updated material on new topics and examples, outdated material has been removed, and several topics have been reorganized. New material appears throughout, including material on current trending topics such as drones and autonomous cars.