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What Is Nanotechnology and Why Does it Matter? - From Science to Ethics (Paperback) Loot Price: R1,003
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What Is Nanotechnology and Why Does it Matter? - From Science to Ethics (Paperback): F Allhoff

What Is Nanotechnology and Why Does it Matter? - From Science to Ethics (Paperback)

F Allhoff

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Ongoing research in nanotechnology promises both innovations and risks, potentially and profoundly changing the world. This book helps to promote a balanced understanding of this important emerging technology, offering an informed and impartial look at the technology, its science, and its social impact and ethics. * Nanotechnology is crucial for the next generation of industries, financial markets, research labs, and our everyday lives; this book provides an informed and balanced look at nanotechnology and its social impact * Offers a comprehensive background discussion on nanotechnology itself, including its history, its science, and its tools, creating a clear understanding of the technology needed to evaluate ethics and social issues * Authored by a nanoscientist and philosophers, offers an accurate and accessible look at the science while providing an ideal text for ethics and philosophy courses * Explores the most immediate and urgent areas of social impact of nanotechnology

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Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Release date: 2010
First published: March 2010
Authors: F Allhoff
Dimensions: 230 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-7544-9
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science
Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Impact of science & technology on society
Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > Nanotechnology
Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Ethical issues & debates > General
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LSN: 1-4051-7544-3
Barcode: 9781405175449

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