The Case of the Killer Robot
Stories about the Professional, Ethical, and Societal Dimensions of Computing
Published on 10. August 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-471-13823-5 (ISBN)
Description
In this innovative collection of computer ethics cases, Richard G. Epstein provides a fresh new approach to the social, ethical, and professional issues facing today's computing professionals. Through his dynamic exploration of a fictional industrial accident ("The Case of the Killer Robot") and the possible ramifications of poor engineering design, Epstein provides an informative, yet entertaining look at how computers can affect society. Known worldwide through portions that were presented on the World Wide Web, The Case of the Killer Robot now includes over 25 complementary articles, which help prepare readers for challenging real-life issues in the computer industry.
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Persons
Richard G. Epstein is the author of The Case of the Killer Robot: Stories about the Professional, Ethical, and Societal Dimensions of Computing, published by Wiley.
Content
Partial table of contents: PRINT MEDIA. Robot Kills Operator in Grisly Accident. McMurdock Promises Justice in "Killer Robot" Case. "Killer Robot" Developers Worked Under Enormous Stress. "Killer Robot" Programmer Was Prima Donna, Co--Workers Claim. "Killer Robot" Project Mired in Controversy Right from Start. The "Killer Robot" Interface. Silicon Techchronics Promised to Deliver a Safe Robot. A Conversation with Dr. Harry Yoder. The Unhealthy Workplace. A Tale of Two Cities. Web of Deception. BROADCAST MEDIA. Varieties of Teamwork Experience. The Case of the Virtual Epidemic. The Case of the Deadly Data. Candid Professor.