This volume assembles an interdisciplinary team of leading academics,
industry figures, policymakers and NGO's to consider the legal, ethical
and social issues that are raised by innovations in nanoscience and
nanotechnology. By bringing together international experts from a
diverse range of fields this volume addresses the implications and
impact that nanotechnology has on society. Through the exploration of
six key themes the contributors analyse both the impact of
nanotechnology and the emergence of the concept of nanoethics. Each
section includes authors from both sides of the political and scientific
divide - incorporating both positive and negative perspectives on
nanotechnology, as well as including discussions of associated concepts
such as converging technologies. The result provides for the widest and
most balanced discussion of these issues to date