{"product_id":"9780470065532","title":"Pandora's Box Social and Professional Issues of the Information Age","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePandora's Box\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSocial and Professional Issues of the Information Age\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAndrew A. Adams | Rachel J. McCrindle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eComputers \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eComputing technology is constantly evolving and changing, developing and consolidating its position as a vital component of our lives. It no longer plays a minor part in society – it is embedded in, and affects, all aspects of life, from education to healthcare to war. Dealing with the implications of this is a major challenge, and one that can impact upon us, both personally and professionally. As a consequence, it is vital that all in the computing industry make wise decisions regarding their conduct. \u003cp\u003eUsing case studies and discussion topics drawn from entertaining real world examples, \u003ci\u003ePandora’s Box\u003c\/i\u003e examines the background of a wide range of vital contemporary issues, encouraging readers to examine the social, legal and ethical challenges they will face in their own careers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in an engaging style and packed with international examples, this book addresses topics which have come to the forefront of public consciousness in recent years, such as online crime, piracy and peer to peer file sharing. Comprehensive coverage is provided of digital entertainment, censorship and privacy issues, presenting a rich source of context in which to consider ethical matters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuitable for students on computer science degree programmes, as well as those taking IT related modules on other courses which consider the impact of technology on 21st century living, \u003ci\u003ePandora’s Box\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential read and a unique and timely textbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cb\u003eDr. Andrew Adams\u003c\/b\u003e is a lecturer in the School of Systems Engineering at the University of Reading. \u003cb\u003eDr. Rachel McCrindle\u003c\/b\u003e is a senior lecturer and Head of Ambient \u0026amp; Pervasive Intelligence Research Group in the School of Systems Engineering at the University of Reading.  Both Dr. Adams and Dr. McCrindle teach on the third year undergraduate module \"Social, Legal \u0026amp; Ethical Aspects of Computer Science, Information Technology \u0026amp; Electronic Engineering\" and have published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals within their subject area. \u003ca\u003ewww.wileyeurope.com\/college\/adams\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e05 February 2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470065532\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e672\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41.76\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44379954610316,"sku":"9780470065532","price":70.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470065532_d3a6f02b-54c0-43c5-8bde-b2e3f9e1f7c9.jpg?v=1780169347","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470065532","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}