Nanoethics : big ethical issues with small technology / Donal P. O'Mathuna.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

O'Mathuna, Donal, 1961-

Series:

Think now.

Think now

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nanotechnology.

Nanotechnology--Moral and ethical aspects.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (248 p.)

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Continuum, c2009.

Summary:

Nanotechnology manipulates matter at the atomic level. It leads to innovative processes and products that are revolutionizing many areas of modern life. Huge amounts of public funds are being invested in the science, yet the public has little understanding of the technology or its ethical implications. Indeed, the ethical, social and political dimensions of nanotechnology are only beginning to receive the attention they require - outside of science fiction contexts. Surveillance devices may become so small that they are practically invisible to the naked eye, raising concerns about privacy. Na

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.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [204]-228) and index.

ISBN:

9786612875120

9781282875128

1282875124

9781441157775

1441157778

OCLC:

676696245