| Recent Advances and Issues in Molecular Nanotechnology Contributor(s): Newton, David E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1573563072 ISBN-13: 9781573563079 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $75.24 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2002 Annotation: Molecular nanotechnology involves the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules to produce materials and devices with very precise, predictable properties. This is the first volume to cover this new and exciting field. The book's 13 chapters feature: BLThe nature of nanotechnology BLDifferences between "top-down" and "bottom-up" research approaches BLPotential benefits and threats to society from future developments in nanotechnology BLCurrent nanotechnology research BLBrief biographical sketches of key individuals BLA chronology of important events BLSignificant documents BLCareers in nanotechnology BLData and statistics, especially in relation to President Clinton's National Nanotechnology Initiative of 2000 BLA list of relevant organizations, research associations, corporations, and academic institutions A list of print and nonprint resources BLA glossary of commonly used terms |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Nanotechnology & Mems - Science |
| Dewey: 620.5 |
| LCCN: 2002022444 |
| Series: Frontiers of Science |
| Physical Information: 0.97" H x 6.38" W x 9.46" (1.42 lbs) 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Molecular nanotechnology involves the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules to produce materials and devices with very precise, predictable properties. This is the first volume to cover this new and exciting field. The book's 13 chapters feature: L DBLThe nature of nanotechnology L DBLDifferences between top-down and bottom-up research approaches L DBLPotential benefits and threats to society from future developments in nanotechnology L DBLCurrent nanotechnology research L DBLBrief biographical sketches of key individuals L DBLA chronology of important events L DBLSignificant documents L DBLCareers in nanotechnology L DBLData and statistics, especially in relation to President Clinton's National Nanotechnology Initiative of 2000 L DBLA list of relevant organizations, research associations, corporations, and academic institutions L DBL A list of print and nonprint resources L DBLA glossary of commonly used terms |