The rapid advancement of information technology in modern societies affects the way we live, communicate, work, and entertain. Computers and computer networks formulate an information age in which traditional ethical questions are re-examined and new questions arise concerning moral standards for human behavior. Computer Ethics: A Global Perspective presents a clear and concise introduction to the ethical and social issues sparked by our ever-growing information society at the local and global level. Designed for use as a main text in undergraduate and graduate courses that focus on computer, business, and applied ethics, the text is also ideal for the Information Technology in a Global Society course for the International Baccalaureate diploma. The text considers the impact of digitized information on individuals and societies and includes discussions on privacy, reliability, security, intellectual property, control, equality of access, and authenticity, with insights from the scientists and philosophers who have attempted to evaluate, explain, and resolve these issues. The text also discusses the social impact of information technology in different areas of human life such as business, health, education, entertainment and politics.

About the Author
Giannis Stamatellos studied Computer Science and Analysis in Athens, Greece. He then turned to Philosophy and Classics where he gained a Master of Arts and a PhD at the University of Wales, Lampeter. Currently, he is progessor of philosophy at the New York College in Greece and an IB teacher at Doukas School specialized in Ancient Greek Philosophy, Epistemology and Ethics. He is also the author of the book Plotinus and the Presocratics (SUNY, 2007) as well as of various articles and translations on philosophy published in Engligh and Greek.


Book Information
ISBN 9780763740849
Author Dr. Giannis Stamatellos
Format Paperback
Page Count 141
Imprint Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
Publisher Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
Weight(grams) 255g