This book is appropriate for any standalone computers and society or computer ethics course offered by a computer science‎,‎ business‎,‎ or philosophy department‎,‎ as well as special modules in any advanced cs course‎.‎ In an era where information technology changes constantly‎,‎ a thoughtful response to these rapid changes requires a basic understanding of it history‎,‎ an awareness of current issues‎,‎ and a familiarity with ethics‎.‎ Ethics for the information age is unique in its balanced coverage of ethical theories used to analyze problems encountered by computer professionals in today‎'‎s environment‎.‎ By presenting provocative issues such as social networking‎,‎ government surveillance‎,‎ and intellectual property from all points of view‎,‎ this market‎-leading text challenges students to think critically and draw their own conclusions‎,‎ which ultimately prepares them to become responsible‎,‎ ethical users of future technologies‎.‎ Teaching and learning experience this program presents a better teaching and learning experience‎-for you and your students‎.‎ It will help‎:‎ *encourage critical thinking‎:‎ a balanced‎,‎ impartial approach to ethical issues avoids biased arguments‎,‎ encouraging students to consider and analyze issues for themselves‎.‎ *keep your course current and relevant‎:‎ a thoughtful response to information technology requires an awareness of current information‎-technology‎-related issues‎.‎ *support learning‎:‎ resources are available to expand on the topics presented in the text‎.‎