Summary

An authoritative examination of the present and potential impact of nanoscale science and technology on modern life Because truly transformative technologies have far-reaching consequences, they always generate controversy. Establishing an effective process for identifying and understanding the broad implications of nanotechnology will advance its acceptance and success, impact the decisions of policymakers and regulatory agencies, and facilitate the development of judicious policy approaches to new technology options. Nanoscale: Issues and Perspectives for the Nano Century addresses the emerging ethical, legal, policy, business, and social issues. A compilation of provocative treatises, this reference: Covers an area of increasing research and funding Organizes topics in four sections: Policy and Perspectives; Nano Law and Regulation; Nanomedicine, Ethics, and the Human Condition; and Nano and Society: The NELSI Imperative Presents differing perspectives, with views from nanotechnology's most ardent supporters as well as its most vocal critics Includes contributions from professionals in a variety of industries and disciplines, including science, law, ethics, business, health and safety, government regulation, and policy This is a core reference for professionals dealing with nanotechnology, including scientists from academia and industry, policy makers, ethicists and social scientists, safety and risk assessment professionals, investors, and others. It is also an excellent text for students in fields that involve nanotechnology.

Author Biography

Nigel M. de S. Cameron is Director of the Center on Nanotechnology and Society in the Chicago-Kent College of Law at the Illinois Institute of Technology.? He founded the journal Ethics & Medicine, has testified before the U.S. Congress, and has been a frequent commentator on network television, including appearances on ABC's Nightline, PBS's Frontline, CNN, and the BBC.

M. Ellen Mitchell is Director of the Institute of Psychology and Senior Fellow in the Center on Nanotechnology and Society in the Chicago-Kent College of Law at the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Preface
Acknowledgments
Contributors
policy and Pespectives
The View from Congress: A Roundtable on Nanopolicy
Nanotechnology and the Two Faces of Risk from a Reinsurance Perspective
Ethics, Policy, and the Nanotechnology Initiative: The Transatlantic Debate on "Converging Technologies"
Scientific Promise: Reflections on Nano-Hype
Beyond Human Nature: The Debate Over Nanotechnological Enhancement
Nanotechnology Jumps the Gun: Nano PARTicles in Consumer products
Nanotechnology: Maximizing Benefits, Minimizing Downsides
Reasoning About the Future of Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology and Society: A Call for Rational Dialogue
Technological Revolutions: Ethics and Policy in the Dark.
Nano Law and Regulation
Regulating Nanotechnology: A Vicious Circle
The European Approach to Nanoregulation
The Potential Environmental Hazards of nanotechnology and the Applicability of Existing Law
Nanotechnology and the Intellectual Property Landscape
Patenting Trends in Nanotechnology.
Nanomedicine, Ethics, and The Human Condition
Toward Nanoethics?
Anticipating the Impact of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Healthcare
Doing Small Things Well: Translating Nanotechnology into nanomedicine
Nanotechnology and the Future of Medicine.
Nano and Society: The Nelsi Imperative
The NELSI Landscape
The Center for Nanotechnology in Society at Arizona State University and the Prospects for Anticipatory Governance
The International Council on Nanotechnology: A New Model of Engagement
From the Lab to the Marketplace: Managing Nanotechnology Responsibly
Nanotechnology and the Global Future: Points to Consider for Policymakers
Bibliography
Index
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