Interdisciplinary and Social Nature of Engineering Practices Philosophy, Examples and Approaches
This book covers practical and philosophical aspects of Engineering, paying special attention to the social impacts of emerging technologies. Some fundamentals of philosophy of technology are introduced followed by social, economic, and environmental discussion and implications in different discipli...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing
2022, 2022
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2022 |
| Series: | Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | This book covers practical and philosophical aspects of Engineering, paying special attention to the social impacts of emerging technologies. Some fundamentals of philosophy of technology are introduced followed by social, economic, and environmental discussion and implications in different disciplines. Each chapter provides insights on the responsibilities involved in the design of engineering projects. The examples presented combine concepts about the impacts of Engineering in society at the same time that incorporates new technological models, yielding an innovative approach about the topics. |
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| Physical Description: | XV, 443 p. 98 illus., 73 illus. in color online resource |
| ISBN: | 9783030880163 |