Nanotechnology: Societal Implications: I: Maximising Benefits for Humanity; II: Individual Perspectives

by William Sims Bainbridge

Book Overview

Advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology promise great technical breakthroughs in the coming decades. In this book, leading scientists, engineers, and social scientists review the possible uses of these impending technical developments in various industrial, medical, and national security applications. They also examine the corresponding ethical, legal, social, economic, and educational issues that these developments raise.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9048171652
• ISBN13: 9789048171651
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 357 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"