A Case Study for Computer Ethics in Context 1st Edition

A Case Study for Computer Ethics in Context (1st Edition) by Michael James Heron and Pauline Helen Belford

Start exploring the real-world dilemmas that shape computing today with this clear, thought-provoking introduction to computer ethics. Designed for students, lecturers, and professionals, this 1st Edition combines accessible narrative with rigorous analysis to illuminate how technology decisions affect individuals, organizations, and society.

Through carefully crafted case studies, the authors guide readers to examine privacy, intellectual property, professional responsibility, and emerging ethical challenges in software development, data use, and networked systems. Each scenario encourages critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and practical policy discussion—making complex concepts immediately applicable to classroom debates, workplace training, and research projects.

Readers will benefit from structured frameworks for evaluating choices, discussion prompts that stimulate classroom engagement, and examples that reflect contemporary contexts across the UK, US, Australia and beyond. Whether you’re a university student preparing for exams, an instructor planning course modules, or an IT professional refining ethical decision-making, this book equips you to identify stakeholders, assess consequences, and justify responsible courses of action.

Concise, contemporary, and relevant, A Case Study for Computer Ethics in Context is a must-have resource for anyone seeking to understand how ethical theory translates into practice in technology-driven settings. Add this essential volume to your library and strengthen your ability to navigate the ethical challenges of computing in today’s global landscape—order your copy now.

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