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Description for Nanoscale
Hardcover. This book explores the societal, ethical, legal, policy, economic, and security issues surrounding nanotechnolology. Truly transformative technologies, most especially those that lay people cannot begin to understand, always generate controversy. Editor(s): Cameron, Nigel; Mitchell, M. Ellen. Num Pages: 488 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 157 x 29. Weight in Grams: 818.
An authoritative examination of the present and potential impact of nanoscale science and technology on modern life
An authoritative examination of the present and potential impact of nanoscale science and technology on modern life
Because truly transformative technologies have far-reaching consequences, they always generate controversy. Establishing an effective process for identifying and understanding the broad implications of nanotechnology will advance its acceptance and success, impact the decisions of policymakers and regulatory agencies, and facilitate the development of judicious policy approaches to new technology options.
Nanoscale: Issues and Perspectives for the Nano Century addresses the emerging ethical, legal, policy, business, and social issues. A compilation of provocative treatises, this reference:
- Covers an area of increasing research and ... Read more
- Organizes topics in four sections: Policy and Perspectives; Nano Law and Regulation; Nanomedicine, Ethics, and the Human Condition; and Nano and Society: The NELSI Imperative
- Presents differing perspectives, with views from nanotechnology's most ardent supporters as well as its most vocal critics
- Includes contributions from professionals in a variety of industries and disciplines, including science, law, ethics, business, health and safety, government regulation, and policy
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
488
Condition
New
Number of Pages
488
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780470084199
SKU
V9780470084199
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99-50
About Cameron
Nigel M. de S. Cameron is Director of the Center on Nanotechnology and Society in the Chicago-Kent College of Law at the Illinois Institute of Technology.? He founded the journal Ethics & Medicine, has testified before the U.S. Congress, and has been a frequent commentator on network television, including appearances on ABC's Nightline, PBS's Frontline, CNN, and the BBC. ... Read more
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