Nanoethics : big ethical issues with small technology

Nanoethics : big ethical issues with small technology / Dónal P. O'Mathúna.

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.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	O'Mathúna, Dónal, 1961-
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London ; New York : Continuum, ©2009.
Series:	Think now.
Subjects:	Nanotechnology. Nanotechnology > Moral and ethical aspects. BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Business Ethics. Nanotechnology Nanotechnologie Ethik
Online Access:	Click for online access

Table of 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.