title: A Gift of Fire: Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues for Computers and the Internet (2nd Edition)
author:  Sara Baase 
description: <P> <I>A Gift of Fire</I> covers the challenges and implications of computer technology&#151;and the responsibilities of professionals who design and use computer systems. Topics include privacy (data-collection and surveillance technologies and issues), freedom of speech, computer failures, intellectual property, hacking, critics of technology, and more. </P> <P> Updated with new material throughout, this text continues to provide a comprehensive look at new issues. Intended for students preparing for careers in computer science and students in other fields interested in issues that arise from computer technology, this book can be used in both introductory and advanced classes about computing or technology. </P> <B>Recurring Themes</B> <P> Controversies and alternative points of view such as privacy versus law enforcement, freedom of speech versus restricting content on the Internet, intellectual property protection versus access to information, and banning tools and technologies that have beneficial and harmful impacts. </P> <P> Perspectives: Comparing risks and problems of computer technology with other technologies, non-computerized alternatives, and benefits of computers. </P> <P> Solutions to computer-related problem from technology, the market, management, education, and law. </P> <B>Instructional Tools</B> <P> Hundreds of exercises, many based on real cases, many, suitable for class discussion or student presentations. </P> <P> Instructor's Manual at <B>http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/faculty/giftfire</B>. </P>
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