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New Book Addresses the Societal Impact of Nanotechnology

Monday, June 9th, 2008

Nanotechnology: Ethics and Society

In a new book, entitled Nanotechnology: Ethics and Society, Deb Bennett-Woods explores the complex dilemmas associated with the new science of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is projected to revolutionize every major industry and potnetially the global balance of power within the next 20 years. The societal impacts and the ethical dilemmas raised by this power new technology are introduced with a focus on manufacturing and workforce issues, the environment and sustainability, the military and national security and medicine.

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