Research Catalog

Title

What every engineer should know about ethics / Kenneth K. Humphreys.

Author

Humphreys, Kenneth King.

Publication

New York : Marcel Dekker, ©1999.

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Details

Description

viii, 249 pages : illustrations; 24 cm.

Summary

This compact reference succinctly explains the engineering profession's codes of ethics using case studies drawn from decisions of the National Society of Professional Engineers' (NSPE) Board of Ethical Review, examining ethical challenges in engineering, construction, and project management - including study questions to supplement general engineering survey courses and a list of references to aid practicing engineers in exploring topics in depth.

Series Statement

What every engineer should know ; v. 35

Uniform Title

What every engineer should know ; v. 35.

Alternative Title

Ethics

Subject

• Engineering ethics
• Ethik > Ingenieurwissenschaften > Aufsatzsammlung
• Ingenieurwissenschaften > Ethik > Aufsatzsammlung

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

1. Problem-Solving in Engineering Ethics / Leonard Ferenz -- 2. Defining Engineering Ethics -- 3. Ethical Technologies in Engineering, Construction, and Project Management / Peter J. Rutland -- 4. Continuing Professional Development in Engineering -- 5. Professional Engineering Licensing and Registration Laws -- 6. The "Engineers Creed" and the "Order of the Engineer" -- 7. What Constitutes Professionalism? -- 8. Working Within Your Discipline / Russell C. Lindsay -- 9. Reasonable Safety vs. Foolproof Design / Russell C. Lindsay -- 10. Compensation and Employment Ethics / Russell C. Lindsay -- 11. Ethics in Forensic (Legal) Consulting / Russell C. Lindsay -- 12. Whistleblowing -- 13. International Ethics.

ISBN

• 0585157782
• 9780585157788
• 0824782089
• 9780824782085

LCCN

99032813

OCLC

• ocm41527893
• 41527893
• SCSB-822678

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library