In Pursuit of Nanoethics

"By bringing together international experts from a diverse range of fields this volume seeks to address the implications and impact that nanotechnology has on society. Through the exploration of six key themes the contributors seek to analyse both the impact of nanotechnology and the emergence of the concept of nanoethics. Each section includes authors from both sides of the political and scientific divide - incorporating both positive and negative perspectives on nanotechnology, as well as including discussions of associated concepts such as converging technologies. The result provides for the widest and most balanced discussion of these issues to date""This volume assembles an interdisciplinary team of leading academics, industry figures, policymakers and NGO's to consider the legal, ethical and social issues that are raised by innovations in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The editors have sought to move the nanotechnology debate beyond utopian and dystopian visions of a nano-future. Instead the authors develop an open and thorough debate of the issues. To this end the contributors assess the impact and implications (for better or worse) of nano-technology in relation to a number of key topics:Part I: Nanotechnology, Innovation and Global AccessPart II: Nanotechnology and SocietyPart III: Nanotechnology and HealthPart IV: Nanotechnology and the EnvironmentPart V: Nanotechnology and SecurityPart VI: The Governance of Nanotechnology"