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This comprehensive, accessible collection of essays raises compelling questions on morality and the judicial system that are designed to stimulate readers’ awareness of the correct way, the moral way for those in criminal justice to conduct themselves. Addressing all participants in the system—lawyers and judges, police and probation officers, victims and the accused—the essays provide readers with a thought-provoking presentation of the many issues surrounding human conflict and the role ethics and fairness play in our criminal justice system. Provides an overview of morality and the law, the Socratic question and the criminal justice practitioner, ethical concerns of a criminal defense attorney and the criminal prosecutor, judicial ethics, victims’ vengeance, and the ethical behavior of correctional officers. For individuals interested in social issues and morality.

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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 provides an overview of ethical theories and problems encountered by computer professionals in today’s environment. Catalysts for Change; Introduction to Ethics; Networking; Intellectual Property; Privacy; Computer and Network Security; Computer Reliability; Professional Ethics; Work and Wealth; Plagiarism. For all readers interested in computers and society or computer ethics.

Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide

Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide

The third edition of Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling: A Practical Guide provides guidance on the ethical dilemmas and responsibilities that confront psychotherapists, counselors, and other mental health professionals in their day-to-day practices. The text is based to conform to the new 2002 the American Psychological Association (APA) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.

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Understanding Leadership Perspectives: Theoretical and Practical Approaches

Understanding Leadership Perspectives: Theoretical and Practical Approaches

There is no dearth of popular books on leadership, often extolling the virtues of charismatic, celebrity leaders or offering simplistic formulas for “inspiring the troops” to achieve “extraordinary results”. However, empirical research and exploration of leadership and its many elements is in much less supply. Confronted by failures of leadership in all of our major … >>

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What Would You Do?: An Ethical Case Workbook for Human Service Professionals Reviews

What Would You Do?: An Ethical Case Workbook for Human Service Professionals Reviews

Based on the National Organization of Human Service Workers (NOHSE) Ethical Code of Conduct, this detailed guide to ethical decision-making provokes thoughtful consideration of all sides of various ethical, real-life dilemmas. The book acquaints readers with a variety of ethical issues and stimulates reflection, discussion, and questions about these issues and standards. The author provides … >>

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The Spirit of the Soil: Agriculture and Environmental Ethics (Environmental Philosophies)

The Spirit of the Soil: Agriculture and Environmental Ethics (Environmental Philosophies)

The Spirit of the Soil challenges environmentalists to think more deeply and creatively about agriculture. Paul B. Thompson identifies four `worldviews’ which tackle agricultural ethics according to different philosophical priorities; productionism, stewardship, economics and holism. He examines current issues such as the use of pesticides and biotechnology from these ethical perspectives. This book achieves an … >>

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Ethics in the Workplace: Tools and Tactics for Organizational Transformation

Ethics in the Workplace: Tools and Tactics for Organizational Transformation

Blending theory and practice, this innovative, interdisciplinary text equips students to act as ethical change agents who improve the moral performance of their work organizations. Written in a reader-friendly style, the book is structured around levels of organizational behavior. Author Craig E. Johnson examines ethics in not just corporations but all types of workplace organizations, … >>

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The Frankenstein Syndrome: Ethical and Social Issues in the Genetic Engineering of Animals (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Public Policy)

The Frankenstein Syndrome: Ethical and Social Issues in the Genetic Engineering of Animals (Cambridge Studies in Philosophy and Public Policy)

This book is a philosophically sophisticated and scientifically well-informed discussion of the moral and social issues raised by genetically engineering animals, a powerful technology that has major implications for society. Unlike other books on this emotionally charged subject, the author attempts to inform, not inflame, the reader about the real problems society must address in … >>

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The Quiet Threat: Fighting Industrial Espionage in America

The Quiet Threat: Fighting Industrial Espionage in America

Industrial espionage is a craft that has evolved over the centuries that remains persistent in its threat. History has shown us that the techniques used today are adaptations of those developed in the sixteenth century and honed through the twentieth century. Accordingly, the text focuses on the similarity of industrial spy craft through time with … >>

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Business Ethics: A Case Study Approach Reviews

Business Ethics: A Case Study Approach Reviews

ISBN13: 9780470450673 Condition: New Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed There’s a “new normal” in business ethics

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