Engineering Ethics is the application of philosophical and moral systems to the proper judgment and behavior
by engineers in conducting their work, including the products and systems they design and the consulting services
they provide. In light of the work environment that inspired the new Sarbanes/Oxley federal legislation on "whistle-blowing"
protections, a clear understanding of Engineering Ethics is needed like never before. Beginning with a concise
overview of various approaches to engineering ethics, the real heart of the book will be some 13 detailed case
studies, delving into the history behind each one, the official outcome and the "real story" behind what
happened. Using a consistent format and organization for each one"giving background, historical summary, news
media effects, outcome and interpretation--these case histories will be used to clearly illustrate the ethics issues
at play and what should or should not have been done by the engineers, scientists and managers involved in each
instance.