In Pursuit of Nanoethics

2014
ISBN: 978-1-4020-6816-4
Verlag: Springer Netherlands

Buch, Englisch, Band 10, 211 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 4557 g

Reihe: The International Library of Ethics, Law and Technology

The volume contributes to the ongoing nanoethics debate in four topical areas. The first part tackles questions of what could be called ‘meta-nanoethics’. Its focus lies on basic concepts and the issue of what - if anything - is truly novel and special about the new field of nanoethics or its subject matter. The second part of this volume presents a selection of interesting perspectives on some of the opportunities and challenges of nanotechnology. Part three takes a more in depth look at one of the most pressing current concerns: how to deal with the risks and uncertainties surrounding nanotechnology in a responsible manner. In its fourth and final part the volume touches on issues of public debate and policy.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cutter, Anthony Mark

Gordijn, Bert

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Technologie: Soziale & Ethische Aspekte
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Nanotechnologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Biotechnologie Biotechnologie: Mikrotechnologie, Nanobiotechnologie
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Angewandte Ethik & Soziale Verantwortung Wissenschaftsethik, Technikethik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction: Conceptions of Nanoethics;

Part I: Nanotechnology, Innovation and Industry.

1: Intellectual Property Issues in Nanotechnology;

2: Commercialisation and global access to nanotechnology;

3: Nanotechnology and the Biotech Market;

Part II: Nanotechnology and Society.

4: Risk perceptions in NanoTechnology;

5: Communicating Nanotechnology;

6: Nanotechnology as the new GMO?;

Part III: Nanotechnology and Health.

7: The case for NanoMedicine ;

8: The perils of NanoMedicine;

9: Nanotechnology & Genomics;

Part IV: Nanotechnology and the Environment.

10: The environmental impact of nanotechnology;

11: Nanotechnology as a tool against pollution;

12: Nanotechnology and Biodiversity;

Part V: Nanotechnology and Security.

13: Nanotechnology and Surveillance;

14: Nanotechnology and Terrorism;

15: Nanotechnology and the Battlefield;

Part VI: The Governance of Nanotechnology.

16: Nanotechnology & Global Health;

17: Nanotechnology & World Development;

18: Nanotechnology and Converging Technologies;

Outlook. Towards a nano-future?;