EM, JOHN T F BURGESS
FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATION ETHICS
- ISBN 13:
- 9781783304271
- author:
- EM, JOHN T F BURGESS
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Facet Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 178 mm X 254 mm
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Law, Ethics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Foundations of Information Ethics provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and concepts in information ethics. This textbook, written by a team of international experts, explores key subjects including human rights, privacy, intellectual property, censorship, data and cybersecurity ethics, intercultural information ethics, and global digital citizenship and responsibility. Organized into twelve chapters, the book synthesizes philosophical underpinnings with primary source material to provide historical context and timely case studies. It features contributions from various scholars and offers a concluding chapter on emerging issues in information ethics, including discussions on social media, social movements, and AI decision making. Ideal for instructors and professionals in the field of library and information science, this volume provides a solid working casebook that fills an urgent need for an intellectual primer on information ethics.