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What Is Nanotechnology and Why Does It Matter?: From Science to Ethics

ISBN: 978-1-4443-1800-5
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304 pages
November 2009, Wiley-Blackwell
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  • Nanotechnology is crucial for the next generation of industries, financial markets, research labs, and our everyday lives; this book provides an informed and balanced look at nanotechnology and its social impact
  • Offers a comprehensive background of nanotechnology itself, including its history, science, and tools, providing a clear understanding of the technology
  • Explores the areas where nanotechnology will have the most immediate social impact, including the environmental, medical and military issues it raises
  • Authored by a nanoscientist and two philosophers, who together provide a balanced analysis of the field and its ethics