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Pandora's Box Andrew A. Adams

Pandora's Box By Andrew A. Adams

Pandora's Box by Andrew A. Adams


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Computing technology is constantly evolving and changing, developing and consolidating its position as a vital component of our lives. It no longer plays a minor part in society - it is embedded in, and affects, all aspects of life, from education to healthcare to war.

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Pandora's Box: Social and Professional Issues of the Information Age by Andrew A. Adams

Computing technology is constantly evolving and changing, developing and consolidating its position as a vital component of our lives. It no longer plays a minor part in society - it is embedded in, and affects, all aspects of life, from education to healthcare to war. Dealing with the implications of this is a major challenge, and one that can impact upon us, both personally and professionally. As a consequence, it is vital that all in the computing industry make wise decisions regarding their conduct. Using case studies and discussion topics drawn from entertaining real world examples, Pandora's Box examines the background of a wide range of vital contemporary issues, encouraging readers to examine the social, legal and ethical challenges they will face in their own careers. Written in an engaging style and packed with international examples, this book addresses topics which have come to the forefront of public consciousness in recent years, such as online crime, piracy and peer to peer file sharing. Comprehensive coverage is provided of digital entertainment, censorship and privacy issues, presenting a rich source of context in which to consider ethical matters. Suitable for students on computer science degree programmes, as well as those taking IT related modules on other courses which consider the impact of technology on 21st century living, Pandora's Box is an essential read and a unique and timely textbook.

Pandora's Box Reviews

'I.T. has triggered complex social, political, economic and ethical issues that need urgent action if we are to survive the coming decades of unprecedented technological change. This book is a must-read for all those who want to understand the issues or, more important, want to help in their resolution.' -James Burke 'This book provides a breath of fresh air in the subject... with numerous examples. Further, it provides a nice link between ethical behaviour, professionalism and the law' -Karl Jones, Liverpool John Moores University 'I found this an excellent read, covering a wide range of essential social and professional issues for computer scientists. There is a good balance between ethical material and technical material, and it would be suitable for a layperson. An entertaining and thought-provoking book' -Dr. Carron Shankland of the University of Stirling

About Andrew A. Adams

Dr. Andrew Adams is a lecturer in the School of Systems Engineering at the University of Reading. Dr. Rachel McCrindle is a senior lecturer and Head of Ambient & Pervasive Intelligence Research Group in the School of Systems Engineering at the University of Reading. Both Dr. Adams and Dr. McCrindle teach on the third year undergraduate module "Social, Legal & Ethical Aspects of Computer Science, Information Technology & Electronic Engineering" and have published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals within their subject area. www.wileyeurope.com/college/adams

Table of Contents

Preface xxi 1 Introduction 1 Lessig's Four Modalities Analysis 6 Prophet and Loss: Failing to Foresee the Future 7 Information System Partition 8 The Law is an Ass 10 Globalization 12 The Digital Divide 13 Servant or Master: Computers Making Decisions 15 2 Emergence and Convergence of Technologies 21 Introduction 21 Emergence 23 Convergence 39 The Big Challenges Ahead 55 3 Digital Entertainment 61 Introduction 61 The Effects of Digital Entertainment Technology 64 Health-Related Issues 69 Power to the Player-Benefits of Computer Games 84 4 Censorship and Freedom of Speech 97 Introduction 97 Censorship by States 101 Censorship by Private Actors 111 Technology for Expression 114 5 Sex and Technology 131 Introduction 131 The Nature of Sexual Material 132 Regulating Sex in Cyberspace 149 Not in Front of the Children: Protecting Children from Sex Online 152 Child Pornography 161 6 Governance of the Internet 175 Introduction 175 The Root of All Evil 185 Commercialization, Ownership and Corporate Identity 189 The Future of Internet Governance 204 7 Privacy and Surveillance 211 Introduction 211 Communication Technology and Eavesdropping 215 Data Protection 222 Big Brother is Watching You: Automated CCTV Processing 231 Privacy After 9/11 234 Technological Privacy and Surveillance 235 8 Information Age Warfare 243 Introduction 243 History of Warfare 245 The Technology of War 248 The Battlefield 258 Information Dominance 263 9 Technology and The Human Body 273 Introduction 273 Health Information Systems 275 Power to the Patient 283 Online Body Trafficking 291 Techno-Medicine 292 New Medical Technologies 309 10 Professionalism In IT 323 Introduction 323 Conduct 327 Practice 333 Whistleblowing 334 Due Diligence 338 Personal Responsibility 340 11 Online Crime and Real Punishment 345 Introduction 345 Malware 351 Computer Security: Cops and Robbers, Poachers and Gamekeepers 363 Laws Against Computer Misuse 387 The Growing Problem of Computer Crime 395 12 Patents and Copyright 401 Introduction 401 Intellectual Property? 402 The Philosophical Basis of Patents and Copyright 404 Patents 406 Copyright 419 Copyright and the Architecture of Cyberspace 449 Free Culture 449 13 Unwanted Electronic Attentions 457 Introduction 457 Types of Unsolicited Communication 459 Types of Communication Media 461 The Economics of Unsolicited Contacts 470 Malicious Unwanted Attentions 494 14 Education and Online Learning 505 Introduction 505 From the Chalkboard to the Virtual Classroom 507 Developing E-Learning Environments 513 Developing and Embracing e-Learning Resources 526 Accessibility of Education in a Wired World 533 Cheating the System 535 15 Living and Working in a Wired World 545 Introduction 545 The Digital Lifestyle 547 Technology and the Individual 563 Communication 565 The Digital Divide 574 Appendix-Ethical Analysis 583 Introduction 583 Traditional Western Moral Philosophy 584 Modern Ethical Theory 589 Computer Ethics 591 Conclusion 596 Discussion Topics 597 Related Reading 607 Index 609

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Pandora's Box: Social and Professional Issues of the Information Age by Andrew A. Adams
Used - Like New
Paperback
John Wiley & Sons Inc
2007-12-14
666
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