Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies

Steven John Thompson

ISBN 10: 1466660104 / ISBN 13: 9781466660106

Verlag: Idea Group,U.S., US, 2014

Beschreibung

With rapid advancements in human enhancement technologies, society struggles with many issues, such as definition, effects, participation, regulation, and control. Current and future initiatives in these technologies may not be in the participants' best interests; therefore, it is imperative for research on humanitarian considerations to be available to those affiliated with this field.Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies compiles prestigious research and provides a well-rounded composite of the field's role in emerging technologies. Addressing both present and future concerns, this publication serves as a valuable reference work for researchers, students, professionals, and practitioners involved in computer science and the humanities, as well as many engaged in a humanities approach to metasystems, new artificial life, and robotics.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LU-9781466660106

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies
• Verlag: Idea Group,U.S., US
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2014
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1466660104
• ISBN-13: 9781466660106
• Einband: Hardback
• Zustand: New
• Abmessungen: 21,59B x 2,06 H x 27,94 T Zentimeter Breite: 21,59 cm, Höhe: 2,06 cm, Tiefe: 27,94 cm
• Gewicht: 800 Gramm

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Inhaltsangabe

With rapid advancements in human enhancement technologies, society struggles with many issues, such as definition, effects, participation, regulation, and control. Current and future initiatives in these technologies may not be in the participants’ best interests; therefore, it is imperative for research on humanitarian considerations to be available to those affiliated with this field. Global Issues and Ethical Considerations in Human Enhancement Technologies compiles prestigious research and provides a well-rounded composite of the field’s role in emerging technologies. Addressing both present and future concerns, this publication serves as a valuable reference work for researchers, students, professionals, and practitioners involved in computer science and the humanities, as well as many engaged in a humanities approach to metasystems, new artificial life, and robotics.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Steven John Thompson, Johns Hopkins University, USA.