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Nanoethics : big ethical issues with small technology /

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.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: O'Mathúna, Dónal, 1961-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Continuum, ©2009.
Colección:Think now.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.