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9780443449253: Technical and Ethical Optimization:: Challenges and Opportunities for the Modern Engineer and Scientist
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ISBN 10: 0443449252 ISBN 13: 9780443449253
Editorial: Elsevier, 2026

Sinopsis

Technical and Ethical Optimization: Challenges and Opportunities for the Modern Engineer and Scientist offers a comprehensive yet accessible exploration of the scientific foundations, moral hazards and considerations, and societal implications of existing and emerging technologies. The book addresses key issues such as innovation, responsibility, justice, and sustainability, providing credible references and real-world case studies to illuminate complex debates. Chapters cover topics like discovery through design, ethical frameworks, the roles of science and biomedical ethics, environmental concerns, human enhancement, risk assessment, and technological justice. The book also discusses sustainability, resilience, and the knowledge needed to navigate technological progress responsibly. Each chapter critically examines the scientific, engineering, and moral underpinnings, fostering a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities posed by modern innovations. This is an essential resource for researchers, educators, policymakers, industry professionals, and students across engineering, science, medicine, environmental studies, security, and philosophy.

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Acerca del autor

Professor Daniel A. Vallero is a renowned environmental scientist and engineer with four decades of experience. He has advised U.S. government agencies on critical issues like PBTs, climate change, acid rain, and chemical risks. At Duke University, he led the Engineering Ethics program and taught courses on air pollution, sustainable design, and ethics. Vallero has served on the National Academy of Engineering’s Online Ethics Committee and the National Institute of Engineering Ethics. An expert in emerging technologies, he focuses on societal, ethical, and public health challenges related to nanotechnology and environmental biotechnology. His work also encompasses emergency response and homeland security, making him a leading voice in environmental risk and ethics.

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Editorial
Elsevier
Año de publicación
2026
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0443449252
ISBN 13 
9780443449253
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
556
Contacto del fabricante
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Persona responsable
Barbara Criscuolo
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