{"product_id":"9783031248627","title":"Texts in Computer Science","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTexts in Computer Science\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eKizza, Joseph Migga\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis textbook examines the ethical, social, and policy challenges arising from our rapidly and continuously evolving computing technology—ranging from the Internet, over to the cross-platforms consisting of ubiquitous portable and wearable devices to the eagerly anticipated metaverse—and how we can responsibly access and use these spaces. The text emphasizes the need for a strong ethical framework for all applications of computer science and engineering in our professional and personal life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive seventh edition features thoroughly revised chapters with new and updated content, hardened by the bedrock ethical and moral values.  Because of the rapidly changing computing and telecommunication ecosystem, a new chapter on \u003ci\u003eEthics and Social Responsibility in the Metaverse\u003c\/i\u003e has been added. The interface between our current universe and the evolving metaverse presents a security \u003ci\u003equagmire\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e The discussion throughout the book is candid and intended to ignite students' interest and participation in class discussions and beyond. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTopics and features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablishes a philosophical framework and analytical tools for discussing moral theories and problems in ethical relativism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers pertinent discussions on privacy, surveillance, employee monitoring, biometrics, civil liberties, harassment, the digital divide, and discrimination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses the security and ethical quagmire in the platforms of the developing metaverse\u003c\/li\u003eProvides exercises, objectives, and issues for discussion with every chapter\u003cli\u003eExamines the ethical, cultural and economic realities of mobile telecommunications, computer social network ecosystems, and virtualization technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReviews issues of property rights, responsibility and accountability relating to information technology and software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores the evolution of electronic crime, network security, and computer forensics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduces the new frontiers of ethics: virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and the Internet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2023-04-18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783031248627\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-031-24863-4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 420\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44365108543628,"sku":"9783031248627","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783031248627.jpg?v=1775734506","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783031248627","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}