Overview

The volume contributes to the ongoing nanoethics debate in four topical areas. The first part tackles questions of what could be called ‘meta-nanoethics’. Its focus lies on basic concepts and the issue of what - if anything - is truly novel and special about the new field of nanoethics or its subject matter. The second part of this volume presents a selection of interesting perspectives on some of the opportunities and challenges of nanotechnology. Part three takes a more in depth look at one of the most pressing current concerns: how to deal with the risks and uncertainties surrounding nanotechnology in a responsible manner. In its fourth and final part the volume touches on issues of public debate and policy.

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Author:   Bert Gordijn ,  Anthony Mark Cutter
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Volume:   10
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   3.401kg
ISBN:  

9789402404739

ISBN 10:   9402404732
Pages:   211
Publication Date:   27 August 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"In Pursuit of Nanoethics: An Introduction.. 7 Bert Gordijn and Anthony Mark Cutter   7     Part 1 Concepts and Novelty.. 17   On the Novelty of Nanotechnology: A Philosophical Essay. 19 Joachim Schummer   19 Does nanotechnology require a new ""Nanoethics""?. 31 Søren Holm   31 GM Food and Nanotechnology. 38 Ronald Sandler   38     Part 2 Opportunities and Challenges.. 55   Nanomedicine and Body Modification: Critical Perspectives.. 57 Melanie Latham   57 Nanotechnology and Biodiversity. 67 Darryl Macer   67 Nanotechnologically Enhanced Combat Systems: The Downside of Invulnerability. 79 Robert Simpson and Robert Sparrow    79     Part 3 Risks and Precaution... 91   Risk, Precaution, and Nanotechnology. 93 Fritz Allhoff  93 The Risks of Nanomedicine and the Precautionary Principle. 112 Roberto Andorno and Nikola Biller-Andorno   112 Ethical and Societal Values in Nanotoxicology. 124 Kevin C. Elliott  124     Part 4 Public Debate and Policy.. 138 Nanotechnology, Risk and Public Perceptions.. 140 Philip Macnaghten   140 Unlocking the futures of nanotechology. Future-oriented narratives and access to the public discourse on nanoscale. 152 Simone Arnaldi  152 Nanotechnology and ethics - European public policies.. 161 Henk ten Have  161"

Reviews

From the book reviews: “In Pursuit of Nanoethics is a welcome contribution to the field. I found myself recommending many of the selections to colleagues working in various areas of applied ethics and have gone back to many of the pieces to inform my own future research directions. From the novice student to the experienced scholar, this volume has something to offer for everyone, especially for those interested in integrating publics into the discourse around nanoethics.” (Stephanie E. Vasko, NanoEthics, Vol. 8, 2014)

From the book reviews: In Pursuit of Nanoethics is a welcome contribution to the field. I found myself recommending many of the selections to colleagues working in various areas of applied ethics and have gone back to many of the pieces to inform my own future research directions. From the novice student to the experienced scholar, this volume has something to offer for everyone, especially for those interested in integrating publics into the discourse around nanoethics. (Stephanie E. Vasko, NanoEthics, Vol. 8, 2014)

From the book reviews: In Pursuit of Nanoethics is a welcome contribution to the field. I found myself recommending many of the selections to colleagues working in various areas of applied ethics and have gone back to many of the pieces to inform my own future research directions. From the novice student to the experienced scholar, this volume has something to offer for everyone, especially for those interested in integrating publics into the discourse around nanoethics. (Stephanie E. Vasko, NanoEthics, Vol. 8, 2014)

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