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(EXCERPT) "According to the
publisher’s advertisement, Nanoethics (ed. by Fritz Allhoff et al.)
claims to be not simply an edited volume as others but an anthology.
In fact, already a glance on its table of contents shows that the entire field
of nanotechnology & society (except the economic dimension) is covered to a
large extent. The book is divided into seven parts, each of them
including three to four chapters and – what is indeed a reader-friendly
advantage – a thematic introduction by one of the editors. |
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(EXCERPT) "Most articles can be
read on their own. The table of contents, a brief introduction to each
section, and a 19-page index afford easy access to particular topics. The book
is not a systematic treatise; its strengths lie in the presentation of various
viewpoints and the inclusion of some basic texts. As there is not much
literature on 'nanoethics', this compact collection is highly welcome. It is
recommended reading for scientists and engineers working in all areas of
present-day nanoscience and nanotechnology. It will give them an overview of
the ethical implications that are not often discussed in laboratory practice,
in particular the fundamental aspects that interest the public most." |
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(EXCERPT) "Some
of the essays are bound to become staples of undergraduate curricula focused
on science and society. |
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March 31, 2008 - BOOK REVIEW Published in Chemical & Engineering News: "Deciphering Nanoethics" by Arthur L. Caplan, Ph.D. (EXCERPT) "The articles in the book, some of which are original and many of which are reprinted from other sources, are well chosen. The editors have done a laudatory job of organizing the material and including succinct section introductions. ...No one who reads the articles collected in "Nanoethics" will be disappointed." ------------------------------------------------------------ |
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January 14, 2008 - BOOK REVIEW Published in Nanotechnology Law & Business: "Review of Nanoethics: The Ethical and Social Implications of Nanotechnology" by Amber Hottes, J.D. (EXCERPT) "The difficulty of succinctly and yet fully conveying the vast scope of innovation that falls under the moniker of nanotechnology is trumped perhaps only by the challenge of providing a satisfying analysis of the surrounding ethical and social issues. By compiling an anthology of recent academic literature and seminal publications, editors Fritz Allhoff, Patrick Lin, James Moor, and John Weckert produced a book that presents the reader with multiple frameworks to address and analyze scenarios that may arise in nanotechnology in both the near and far-term future. ...Rather than being a study in persuasion, the book introduces readers to the entire field of nanoethics by spotlighting several ethical and social dilemmas. This book does not try to convince readers of a single, unified viewpoint. As an early book in a nascent field, the included articles present the myriad nested subtopics of nanoethics. ...[T]his dense book includes high quality articles that cover the spectrum of nanoethical questions. Taken as a whole, this book gives the reader a foundation to consider where nanotechnology is going, the negative repercussions that may occur, and perhaps most importantly, considers how best to go forth." ------------------------------------------------------------ |
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