Nanotechnology: Topic 7 - Brossura

Ross, S.; Smidt, S.; Murphy Thomas, Pat J.; Holliman, Richard

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0749218924 ISBN 13: 9780749218928

Casa editrice: Open University Worldwide, 2007

Riassunto

This final book provides an introduction to this rapidly developing field, setting nanotechnology in the context of the attention it is receiving from governmental and non-governmental agencies as well as the media. The book considers what it means to work at the nanoscale and describes two types of development in this very interdisciplinary area: the nanoscience of materials and the creation of bio-nanotechnological devices which could be inserted into living systems. The way in which the risks are assessed is discussed, as are the concerns about the ethical issues and uncertainties involved. The Conclusion to the course then revisits several themes-related questions from the perspective of having studied all seven topics of S250.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Open University Worldwide
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0749218924
• ISBN 13: 9780749218928
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 176
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile