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Nano-hype : the truth behind the nanotechnology buzz / David M. Berube ; foreword by Mihail C. Roco.
| Author/creator | Berube, David M. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Amherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2006. |
| Description | 521 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Nanohype, the truth behind the nanotechnology buzz |
| Portion of title | Truth behind the nanotechnology buzz |
| Contents | Introduction -- Exaggeration, hyperbole, and hype-steria -- Speculation and criticism about nanotechnology -- Government actors in nanotechnology -- Government initiatives in nanotechnology -- Promotional reports of nanotechnology -- Applications in nanoscience -- Nano-industry and nano-entrepreneurs -- Nongovernmental organizations and nano -- Nanohazards and nanotoxicology -- Societal and ethical implications of nanotechnology research -- A public sphere in nanoscience and technology policy making. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-505) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005017490 |
| ISBN | 1591023513 (hc. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | T174.7 .B376 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |