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Ethics in nanotechnology Emerging technologies aspects . Volume I / / edited by Marcel Van de Voorde and Gunjan Jeswani
| Ethics in nanotechnology Emerging technologies aspects . Volume I / / edited by Marcel Van de Voorde and Gunjan Jeswani |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Berlin ; ; Boston : , : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, , [2021] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xl, 323 pages, 1 unnumbered page) : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour portraits |
| Disciplina | 174.96205 |
| Collana | Ethics in Nanotechnology |
| Soggetto topico |
Nanotechnology - Moral and ethical aspects
Technological innovations - Moral and ethical aspects Nanotechnology - Social aspects |
| ISBN | 3-11-070188-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Preface: Converging technologies from the nanoscale require enhanced ethics -- Introduction: Overall vision of ethics in nanotechnology developments -- Embedding ethics in nanomedicine: Europe acted promptly -- ; Part I: Nanotechnology challenges - implications for philosophy, ethics, and society -- Nanoethics: Giving orientation to societal reflection / Frans W.A. Brom, Rinie van Est and Bart Walhout -- Is there a new technological imperative? / John Weckert -- ; Part II: Advancing nanoscience initiatives and ethical concerns -- Nanotechnology: Societal impact and ethical considerations / Marcel Van de Voorde and Michael Vlerick -- The nanotechnology transition / Christian NGÔ -- Technological revolution, societal counter-revolution? / Jean-François Hochepied -- The evolution of nanoscale research: Lessons learned and questions asked / Kenneth A. Dawson -- The synergistic ethics interaction with nanoengineering, dentistry, and dental engineering / Leszek A. Dobrzański, Lech B. Dobrzański, Anna D. Dobrzańska-Danikiewicz, Joanna Dobrzańska and Marzena Kraszewska -- Nanoscience and nanotechnology: Ethical implications for Latin American scientists / Judith Tanori and Amir Maldonado -- Engineering marvels with nanotechnology / Mohan L. Verma -- ; Part III: Ethical reflections in health care and environment -- Ethical principles and issues in nanomedicine: The role of clinical ethics / Vittoria Viganò, Giovanni Bernardini and Mario Picozzi -- Ethical and social aspects arising from nanomedicine in health care / Kathleen Spring and Klaus-Michael Weltring -- Ethics reflection and responsibility of nano drugs / Julie Laloy -- Nanocosmetics: Technological advances and ethics / Simran Kukreja, Gunjan Jeswani, Amit Alexander, Swarnlata Saraf, ShailendraSaraf and Ajazuddin -- Safety of biomedical nanomaterials / Shuang Zhu, Zhanjun Gu, Chunying Chen and Yuliang Zhao -- Conclusion / Marcel Van de Voorde and Gunjan Jeswani. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Emerging technologies aspects |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910554212603321 |
| Berlin ; ; Boston : , : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, , [2021] | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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In Pursuit of Nanoethics / / edited by Bert Gordijn, Anthony Mark Cutter
| In Pursuit of Nanoethics / / edited by Bert Gordijn, Anthony Mark Cutter |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2014.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Dordrecht : , : Springer Netherlands : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (208 p.) |
| Disciplina | 174.96205 |
| Collana | The International Library of Ethics, Law and Technology |
| Soggetto topico |
Ethics
Law Nanotechnology Social sciences Economic policy Law, general Social Sciences, general R & D/Technology Policy |
| ISBN | 1-4020-6817-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: In Pursuit of Nanoethics: An Introduction; 1.1 Nanotechnology and the Birth of Nanoethics; 1.2 The Current Volume; 1.3 Concepts and Novelty; 1.4 Opportunities and Challenges; 1.5 Risks and Precaution; 1.6 Public Debate and Policy; References; Part I: Concepts and Novelty; Chapter 2: On the Novelty of Nanotechnology: A Philosophical Essay; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Kinds and Paradoxes of Novelty; 2.3 Fallacies of Novelty; 2.4 Novelty in Science and Engineering; 2.5 Scrutinizing the Novelty of Nanotechnology; 2.6 The Ethics and Politics of Novelty; 2.7 Conclusion
ReferencesChapter 3: Does Nanotechnology Require a New "Nanoethics"?; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Do We Need a New Nano-Ethical Theory?; 3.3 Are the Ethical Issues Raised by Nanotechnology Unique?; 3.4 Can Existing Approaches Handle All Issues Raised by Nanotechnology?; 3.5 Do We Need Experts in the Ethics of Nanotechnology?; 3.6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: GM Food and Nanotechnology; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Some Similarities; 4.3 Some Dissimilarities; 4.4 A Lesson on Public Engagement; 4.5 A Lesson on Technological Fixes; 4.6 A Lesson on Case by Case Assessment; 4.7 Conclusion; References Part II: Opportunities and ChallengesChapter 5: Nanomedicine and Body Modification: Critical Perspectives; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Feminism and Cosmetic Surgery; 5.3 The Culture of Cosmetic Surgery; 5.4 Cosmetic Surgery and Agency; 5.5 Nanomedicine, Autonomy and Regulation; 5.6 Feminism and Nanomedicine; 5.7 Nanomedicine, Risk and Regulation; 5.8 Conclusion; References; Chapter 6: Nanotechnology and Biodiversity; 6.1 Biodiversity; 6.2 Nanotechnology, Genetics and Biodiversity; 6.3 Benefits to Biodiversity; 6.4 Risks to Biodiversity; 6.5 Microorganisms and Nanotechnology; 6.6 Affects on Animals 6.7 The Need for Ongoing Research6.8 Future Technology and Self-Assembly; Designer Life; 6.9 Governance Questions; References; Chapter 7: Nanotechnologically Enhanced Combat Systems: The Downside of Invulnerability; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Just War Theory; 7.3 The Ethics of Asymmetric Warfare; 7.3.1 The Guerrilla Problem; 7.3.2 The Problem of Riskless Warfare; 7.4 Military Nanotechnology; 7.5 Nanotechnology and Asymmetry; 7.6 Conclusion; References; Part III: Risks and Precaution; Chapter 8: Risk, Precaution, and Nanotechnology; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Risk; 8.3 Cost-Benefit Analysis 8.4 Precautionary Principles8.5 Evaluating the Precautionary Principle; References; Chapter 9: The Risks of Nanomedicine and the Precautionary Principle; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 The Uncertain Risks of Nanomedicine; 9.2.1 Toxicity of Nanomaterials; 9.2.2 Increasing Gap Between Diagnosis and Therapy; 9.2.3 Privacy and Confidentiality Issues; 9.2.4 The Challenge of Enhancement; 9.3 Is the Precautionary Principle Useful in Nanomedicine?; 9.3.1 The Precautionary Principle: A Tool for Dealing with Uncertain Risks; 9.3.2 The Origins and Diffusion of the Precautionary Principle 9.3.3 Conditions for the Application of the Precautionary Principle |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910484712603321 |
| Dordrecht : , : Springer Netherlands : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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