Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age 6th edition by Joseph Migga Kizza ISBN B0781Y326K 978-3319707112

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ISBN 10: B0781Y326K
ISBN 13: 978-3319707112
Author: Joseph Migga Kizza

This engaging and thought-provoking textbook examines the ethical, social, and policy challenges arising from our rapidly and continuously evolving computing technology, ranging from the Internet to the ubiquitous portable devices we use to access it. The text emphasizes the need for a strong ethical framework for all applications of computer science and engineering in our professional and personal life.

This thoroughly revised and updated sixth edition features two new chapters covering online harassment and cyberbullying, and the complex issues introduced by the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT).

Topics and features: establishes a philosophical framework and analytical tools for discussing moral theories and problems in ethical relativism; offers pertinent discussions on privacy, surveillance, employee monitoring, biometrics, civil liberties, harassment, the digital divide, and discrimination; examines the ethical, cultural and economic realities of mobile telecommunications, computer social network ecosystems, and virtualization technology; reviews issues of property rights, responsibility and accountability relating to information technology and software; explores the evolution of electronic crime, network security, and computer forensics; introduces the new frontiers of ethics: virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and the Internet; discusses the security quagmire of the IoT, and the growing threat of bullying facilitated by electronic technology (NEW); provides exercises, objectives, and issues for discussion with every chapter.

This extensive textbook/reference addresses the latest curricula requirements for understanding the cultural, social, legal, and ethical issues in computer science and related fields, and offers invaluable advice for industry professionals wishing to put such principles into practice.

Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age 6th Table of contents:

• Introduction to Ethics in the Information Age

  • Overview of ethics and social issues
  • The role of technology in modern society
  • Ethical principles and decision-making

• Information Technology and Society

  • The impact of information technology on everyday life
  • Digital divides and access to technology
  • Technology’s role in global economic and social change

• Privacy and Surveillance

  • The right to privacy in the digital age
  • Surveillance technologies and their implications
  • Legal frameworks for privacy and data protection

• Intellectual Property

  • Copyright, patents, and trademarks in the information age
  • Software piracy and digital rights management
  • Open-source software and collaborative development

• Computer Crime and Cybersecurity

  • Types of cybercrime and their societal impact
  • Ethical issues in cybersecurity
  • Legal responses to cybercrime

• The Digital Workplace

  • Ethical issues in digital work environments
  • Telecommuting, work-life balance, and digital labor
  • Automation and its effect on employment

• Artificial Intelligence and Ethics

  • Ethical challenges in AI development
  • The potential societal impact of AI
  • Bias and fairness in AI systems

• Social Media and Digital Communication

  • Social media’s effect on communication, relationships, and society
  • Issues related to digital identity, misinformation, and cyberbullying
  • Regulation and governance of social media platforms

• Health and Information Technology

  • Ethical issues in health informatics and eHealth
  • Data privacy in healthcare systems
  • Ethical concerns related to telemedicine and AI in healthcare

• Global Issues and the Digital Divide

  • The gap in access to technology between developed and developing nations
  • Globalization, technology, and social justice
  • The role of technology in addressing or exacerbating global inequalities

• Ethical Decision Making in Information Technology

  • Frameworks for ethical decision-making in IT
  • Case studies and practical examples of ethical dilemmas
  • Ethical leadership in technology development

• Future Challenges and Ethical Considerations

  • Emerging technologies and the ethical questions they raise
  • The future of work, privacy, and societal transformation
  • Long-term implications of technology on ethics and societ

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