基本信息出版社：Academic Press
页码：360 页
出版日期：2008年02月
ISBN：012373990X
条形码：9780123739902
装帧：精装
正文语种：英语
丛书名：Food Science and Technology
外文书名：生物技术对纳米科学的启示: 纳米科学在生物技术与基因改良农业产品方面的社会和伦理影响(食品科技系列)

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What Can Nanotechnology Learn From Biotechnology? presents diverse perspectives on biotechnology and nanotechnologies. Avoiding extreme perspectives, unwarranted hype and absolute rejection, this book explores the diverse territory of proponents and opponents of challenging but potentially risky technologies. Contributions from recognized experts in their fields represent the perspectives of a diverse range of stakeholders.
This book details the lessons to be learned from the controversy over genetically modified foods, and how those lessons can be applied to developing nanotechnologies, particularly agricultural and other food-related applications. Exploring the environmental, social and ethical impact of nanotechnology in addition to the technical and economical impacts, it an ideal reference for any scientist, engineer, research program administrator, resource allocator, and NGO advocate.

Key Features:
*Addresses the growing concern over the responsibility of science to the impacted population

*Uses real-world experience to outline practical approaches for emerging technologies

*Addresses the concerns of science as well as social science