Nanotechnology & Society: Current and Emerging Ethical Issues 2009 Edition Contributor(s): Allhoff, Fritz (Editor), Lin, Patrick (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1402093853 ISBN-13: 9781402093852 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2008 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy - Technology & Engineering | Nanotechnology & Mems - Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects |
Dewey: 620.5 |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.04 lbs) 300 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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.
PATRICK LIN, PhD, is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy at California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, and has academic appointments at Dartmouth College and Western Michigan University. Both editors are also co-founders of The Nanoethics Group. |