Engineering Professionalism and Ethics
Author | : James H. Schaub |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 584 |
Release | : 1983-02-02 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015004530732 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Download or read book Engineering Professionalism and Ethics written by James H. Schaub and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1983-02-02 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A balanced, thought-provoking series of selected readings on professionalism and ethics in engineering. Addresses such topics as the concept of professionalism; education and maintenance of competence; registration; the role of professional and technical societies; professional autonomy; engineers' responsibilities for the social effects of engineering practice; whistle-blowing; and the formulation and enforcement of codes of ethics. Includes case studies of the ethical dilemmas faced in engineering practice, compilations of major codes of engineering ethics, and references for further reading.