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100 1 a| Catalano, George D.q| (George Dominic)=| ^A765446;

245 10 a| Tragedy in the Gulf :b| a call for a new engineering ethic /c| George D. Catalano.;

300 a| xiv, 79 pages :b| illustrations, maps ;c| 24 cm.;

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490 1 a| Synthesis lectures on engineers, technology, and society ;v| #15;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references (p. 73-77).;

520 3 a| The recent tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico and resultant ethical consequences for the engineering profession are introduced and discussed. The need for a new engineering ethic is identified and introduced based upon advancements in science, complex systems and eco-philosophy. Motivations for introducing a new ethic rather than modifying existing ethics are also discussed.;

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Tragedy in the Gulf : a call for a new engineering ethic / George D. Catalano.

Author/creator	Catalano, George D.
Format	Book
Publication Info	[San Rafael, Calif.] : Morgan & Claypool Publishers, ©2011.
Description	xiv, 79 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Subjects	Engineering ethics. Oil spills. System theory. Quantum theory--Philosophy. Cosmology.

Series	Synthesis lectures on engineers, technology, and society ; #15 Synthesis lectures on engineering, technology, and society #15. ^A765447
Summary	The recent tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico and resultant ethical consequences for the engineering profession are introduced and discussed. The need for a new engineering ethic is identified and introduced based upon advancements in science, complex systems and eco-philosophy. Motivations for introducing a new ethic rather than modifying existing ethics are also discussed.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 73-77).
ISBN	9781608456284
ISBN	1608456285

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