A History of the Introduction and Shut Down of Therac-25

Educational Resource
Author:Anonymous
Abstract:

The case history is an overview of the case from the design of Therac-25 to the eventual shut-down of the machine pending redesign. It serves as a short history and guide to the case to give you your bearings.

Keywords:
Catastrophes, Hazards, Disasters, Ethics and Society, Product Liability, Research and Practice, Safety
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Language:
English
Publisher:
Online Ethics Center
Published Date:
2020
Related Links:
  • https://onlineethics.org/cases/therac-25/history-introduction-and-shut-down-therac-25
    • Notes:

    Case Study / Scenario|Educational Activity Description|Historical / Non-Fiction Case

    Persistent Link:
    https://doi.org/10.18130/aw7f-r827