In Pursuit of Nanoethics
. Ed(S): Gordijn, Bert; Cutter, Anthony Mark
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Paperback. Featuring authors from numerous global organizations and with a multidisciplinary approach incorporating both natural and social sciences, this volume explores the convergence of nano- and biotechnology and views 'nanoethics' as a distinct emergent discipline. Editor(s): Gordijn, Bert; Cutter, Anthony Mark. Series: The International Library of Ethics, Law and Technology. Num Pages: 219 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; J; KJMV6; L; TBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 343.
The volume contributes to the ongoing nanoethics debate in four topical areas. The first part tackles questions of what could be called ‘meta-nanoethics’. Its focus lies on basic concepts and the issue of what - if anything - is truly novel and special about the new field of nanoethics or its subject matter. The second part of this volume presents a selection of interesting perspectives on some of the opportunities and challenges of nanotechnology. Part three takes a more in depth look at one of the most pressing current concerns: how to deal with the risks and uncertainties surrounding nanotechnology ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
219
Condition
New
Series
The International Library of Ethics, Law and Technology
Number of Pages
211
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789402404739
SKU
V9789402404739
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Reviews for In Pursuit of Nanoethics
From the book reviews: “In Pursuit of Nanoethics is a welcome contribution to the field. I found myself recommending many of the selections to colleagues working in various areas of applied ethics and have gone back to many of the pieces to inform my own future research directions. From the novice student to the experienced scholar, this volume has ... Read more