John Weckert

Nanoethics

The Ethical and Social Implications of Nanotechnology
Herausgegeben:Allhoff, Fritz; Lin, Patrick; Moor, James; Weckert, John

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Produktbeschreibung

New technology often creates novel situations for which no ethical policy exists or seems immediately obvious. In an area as broad as nanotechnology, there will be a range of possibilities for use and abuse. As a result, it is important to separate fact from fiction when considering how to formulate new and appropriate ethical policies.

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Nanotechnology will eventually impact every area of our world

Nanoethics seeks to examine the potential risks and rewards of applications of nanotechnology. This up-to-date anthology gives the reader an introduction to and basic foundation in nanotechnology and nanoethics, and then delves into near-, mid-, and far-term issues. Comprehensive and authoritative, it:
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Goes beyond the usual environmental, health, and safety (EHS) concerns to explore such topics as privacy, nanomedicine, human enhancement, global regulation, military, humanitarianism, education, artificial intelligence, space exploration, life extension, and more
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Features contributions from forty preeminent experts from academia and industry worldwide, reflecting diverse perspectives
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Includes seminal works that influence nanoethics today
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Encourages an informed, proactive approach to nanoethics and advocates addressing new and emerging controversies before they impede progress or impact our welfare

This resource is designed to promote further investigations and a broad and balanced dialogue in nanoethics, dealing with critical issues that will affect the industry as well as society. While this will be a definitive reference for students, scientists in academia and industry, policymakers, and regulators, it's also a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the challenges, principles, and potential of nanotechnology.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 14508417000
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 416
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. August 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 600g
• ISBN-13: 9780470084175
• ISBN-10: 0470084170
• Artikelnr.: 22896607

Autorenporträt

Fritz Allhoff, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Western Michigan University and Research Associate in the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics at The Australian National University. Patrick Lin, PhD, is the Research Director for The Nanoethics Group and has academic appointments at Dartmouth College as well as Western Michigan University. James Moor, PhD, is Professor of Philosophy at Dartmouth College as well as an Adjunct Professor with the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics at The Australian National University. John Weckert, PhD, is the Professor of Computer Ethics in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Professional Fellow at the Centre of Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics at Charles Sturt University, and Editor-in-Chief of Nanoethics: Ethics for Technologies that Converge on the Nanoscale.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword. Ethical Choices in Nanotechnology Development (Mihail C. Roco).
1. Introduction: The Nanotechnology Debate. 1.1 What is Nanotechnology and
Nanoethics (Patrick Lin and Fritz Allhoff)? 1.2 Why the Future Doesn't Need
Us (Bill Joy). 1.3 On the National Agenda: US Congressional Testimony on
the Societal Implications of Nanotechnology (Ray Kurzweil). 2. Background:
Nanotechnology in Context. 2.0 Unit Introduction (John Weckert). 2.1
Nanotech's Promise: Overcoming Humanity's More Pressing Challenge
(Christine Peterson and Jacob Heller). 2.2 Debating Nanotechnologies
(Richard A. L. Jones). 2.3 In the Beginning: the U.S. National
Nanotechnology Initiative (Neal Lane and Thomas Kalil). 3. Issues:
Preparing for the Next Revolution. 3.0 Unit Introduction (John Weckert).
3.1 The Nanotechnology (R)evolution (Charlie Tahan). 3.2 Technology
Revolutions and the Problem of Prediction (Nick Bostrom). 3.3 Complexity
and Uncertainty: A Prudential Approach to Nanotechnology (Jean-Pierre
Dupuy). 3.4 The Precautionary Principle in Nanotechnology (John Weckert and
James Moor). 4. Issues: Health and Environment. 4.0 Unit Introduction (Jim
Moor). 4.1 Nanotechnology and Risk: What are the Issues (Anne Ingeborg Myhr
and Roy Dalmo)? 4.2 Personal Choice in the Coming Era of Nanomedicine
(Robert A. Freitas). 4.3 Are We Playing God with Nano-Enhancement (Ted
Peters). 4.4 Anticipating the Political and Ethical Challenges of Human
Nanotechnologies (David Guston, John Parsi, and Justin Tosi). 5. Issues:
Democracy and Policy. 5.0 Unit Introduction (Jim Moor). 5.1 Global
Technology Regulation and Potentially-Apocalyptic Technological Threats
(James Hughes). 5.2 Deliberative Democracy and Nanotechnology, Colin
Farrelly. 5.3 Rhetoric of 'Stakeholding' (David Berube). 5.4 The Rules of
Engagement: Dialogue and Democracy in Creating Nanotechnology Futures
(James Wilsdon and Jack Stilgoe). 6. Issues: Broader Societal Impact. 6.0
Unit Introduction (John Weckert). 6.1 Nanotechnology and Privacy: the
Instructive Case of RFID, Jeroen van den Hoven. 6.2 Nanotechnology and the
Military (Daniel Moore). 6.3 Can Nanoscience be a Catalyst for Educational
Reform (Patricia Schank, Joseph Krajcik, and Molly Yunker)? 6.4 The Impact
of Nanotechnologies on Developing Countries (Joachim Schummer). 7. Issues:
The Distant Future? 7.0 Unit Introduction (Fritz Allhoff). 7.1 Challenges
and Pitfalls in Exponential Manufacturing (Mike Treder and Chris Phoenix).
7.2 Nanoethics and the High Frontier (Tihamer Toth-Fejel and Chris
Dodsworth). 7.3 Ethics for Artificial Intellects (J. Storrs Hall). 7.4
Nanotechnology and Life Extension (Sebastian Sethe).

Rezensionen

"Das Buch wird Wissenschaftler(inne)n und Ingenieur(inn)en empfohlen, die in allen Bereichen der gegenwärtigen Nanowissenschaft und -technik arbeiten."
Angewandte Chemie
2008-120/21"This is a thought provoking book Essential reading for scientists entering the realm of nanotechnology." ( Nanotechnology Perceptions , July 2008) "It is recommended reading for scientists and engineers working in all areas of present day nanoscience and nanotechnology." ( Angewandte Chemie , May 13, 2008) "...this compact collection is highly welcome." ( Angewandte Chemie , 2008 47/21) these essays will provide a broad background for those who have yet to discover the many benefits that may result. ( Chemistry and Industry , December 2007)