Nanotechnology & Society
| Author | : Fritz Allhoff |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2008-04-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781402062087 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1402062087 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (087 Downloads) |
Download or read book Nanotechnology & Society written by Fritz Allhoff and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nanotechnology & Society is a collection of sixteen papers focused on the most urgent issues arising from nanotechnology today and in the near future. Written by leading researchers, policy experts, and nanoethics scholars worldwide, the book is divided into five units: foundational issues; risk and regulation; industry and policy; the human condition; and selected global issues. The essays tackle such contentious issues as environmental impact, health dangers, medical benefits, intellectual property, professional code of ethics, privacy, international governance, and more.
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