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Published in: NanoEthics 1/2013

01-04-2013 | Introduction

Anticipating the Societal Challenges of Nanotechnologies

Authors: Diana M. Bowman, Elen Stokes, Michael G. Bennett

Published in: NanoEthics | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

“In this article we sketch out the landscape for this Special Issue on anticipating and embedding the societal challenge of nanotechnologies. Tools that actors may choose to employ for these processes are articulated, and further explored through the introduction of the seven articles which comprise this Issue. Taken together, these articles create a cogent narrative on the societal challenges posed by nanotechnologies. They are drawn together by three distinct themes, each of which is briefly considered within this context of this Introductory article”.
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Metadata
Title
Anticipating the Societal Challenges of Nanotechnologies
Authors
Diana M. Bowman
Elen Stokes
Michael G. Bennett
Publication date
01-04-2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
NanoEthics / Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 1871-4757
Electronic ISSN: 1871-4765
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11569-013-0170-x

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