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Nanoethics : big ethical issues with small technology

Title
Nanoethics : big ethical issues with small technology / Dónal P. O'Mathúna.
Author
O'Mathúna, Dónal, 1961-
Publication
London ; New York : Continuum, ©2009.

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Description
xii, 235 pages; 21 cm.
Summary
Nanotechnology is revolutionising modern science, yet the public has little understanding of the ethical implications. 'Nanoethics' explores the philosophy associated with this cutting-edge science.
Series Statement
Think now
Uniform Title
Think now.
Subject
  • Nanotechnology
  • Nanotechnology > Moral and ethical aspects
  • 50.12 philosopy of technology
  • Nanotechnology
  • Nanotechnologie
  • Ethik
  • Ethical aspects
  • Nanotechnologie
  • Ethik
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Nanotechnology : in search of a definition -- Developing nanotechnology : in the beginning -- Ethics and nanotechnology : what's the story? -- Dealing with risk : preying on fear -- Precaution : more forwards slowly -- Global nanotech : turning the world upside down -- Nanomedicine : honey, I shrunk the doctor -- Enhancement : becoming better than healthy -- The posthuman future : making room for human dignity -- Technology and the future : revisiting Daedalus and Icarus.
ISBN
  • 9781847063946
  • 1847063942
  • 9781847063953
  • 1847063950
LCCN
2009017739
OCLC
  • ocn310401953
  • 310401953
  • SCSB-1535195
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library