By
Gail Baura, Vice President, Research & Chief Scientist CardioDynamics Corporation, San Diego, CA, USA
Description
Engineering Ethics is the application of philosophical and moral systems to the proper judgment and behavior by engineers in conducting
their work, including the products and systems they design and the consulting services they provide. In light of the work environment
that inspired the new Sarbanes/Oxley federal legislation on “whistle-blowing” protections, a clear understanding of Engineering Ethics
is needed like never before.
Beginning with a concise overview of various approaches to engineering ethics, the real heart of the
book will be some 13 detailed case studies, delving into the history behind each one, the official outcome and the “real story” behind
what happened. Using a consistent format and organization for each one—giving background, historical summary, news media effects, outcome
and interpretation--these case histories will be used to clearly illustrate the ethics issues at play and what should or should not have
been done by the engineers, scientists and managers involved in each instance.
Audience:
Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Environmental, and Biomedical engineering; Undergraduate and graduate engineers in
these same disciplines; Managers in industry responsible for product development, product safety and liability issues; In-house legal
counsel at major manufacturing companies; Public-sector managers and attorneys responsible for enforcement and prosecution of liability,
fraud, and related legal areas having to do with product quality and safety
