Nanoscale

An authoritative examination of the present and potential impact ofnanoscale science and technology on modern lifeBecause truly transformative technologies have far-reachingconsequences, they always generate controversy. Establishing aneffective process for identifying and understanding the broadimplications of nanotechnology will advance its acceptance andsuccess, impact the decisions of policymakers and regulatoryagencies, and facilitate the development of judicious policyapproaches to new technology options.Nanoscale: Issues and Perspectives for the Nano Centuryaddresses the emerging ethical, legal, policy, business, and socialissues. A compilation of provocative treatises, this reference:* Covers an area of increasing research and funding* Organizes topics in four sections: Policy and Perspectives;Nano Law and Regulation; Nanomedicine, Ethics, and the HumanCondition; and Nano and Society: The NELSI Imperative* Presents differing perspectives, with views fromnanotechnology's most ardent supporters as well as its most vocalcritics* Includes contributions from professionals in a variety ofindustries and disciplines, including science, law, ethics,business, health and safety, government regulation, and policyThis is a core reference for professionals dealing withnanotechnology, including scientists from academia and industry,policy makers, ethicists and social scientists, safety and riskassessment professionals, investors, and others. It is also anexcellent text for students in fields that involve nanotechnology.

Preface.Acknowledgments.Contributors.PART 1: POLICY AND PESPECTIVES.1. The View from Congress: A Roundtable on Nanopolicy (U.S.Congressman Mike Honda, U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman, U.S.Congressman David Weldon, and Marty Spitzer).2. Nanotechnology and the Two Faces of Risk from a ReinsurancePerspective (Annabelle Hett).3. Ethics, Policy, and the Nanotechnology Initiative: TheTransatlantic Debate on "Converging Technologies" (Nigel M. deS. Cameron).4. Scientific Promise: Reflections on Nano-Hype (M. EllenMitchell).5. Beyond Human Nature: The Debate Over NanotechnologicalEnhancement (James Hughes).6. Nanotechnology Jumps the Gun: Nanoparticles in ConsumerProducts (Brent Blackwelder).7. Nanotechnology: Maximizing Benefits, Minimizing Downsides(Jacob Heller and Christine Peterson).8. Reasoning About the Future of Nanotechnology (RuthannaGordon).9. Nanotechnology and Society: A Call for Rational Dialogue(Jerry C. Collins).10. Technological Revolutions: Ethics and Policy in the Dark(Nick Bostrom).PART 2: NANO LAW AND REGULATION.11. Regulating Nanotechnology: A Vicious Circle (Sonia E.Miller).12. The European Approach to Nanoregulation (Trudy A.Phelps).13. The Potential Environmental Hazards of Nanotechnology andthe Applicability of Existing Law (George A. Kimbrell).14. Nanotechnology and the Intellectual Property Landscape(Julie A. Burger, Marianne R. Timm, and Lori B.Andrews).15. Patenting Trends in Nanotechnology (Jessica K.Fender).PART 3: NANOMEDICINE, ETHICS, AND THE HUMANCONDITION.16. Toward Nanoethics? (Nigel M. de S. Cameron).17. Anticipating the Impact of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology inHealthcare (Debra Bennett-Woods).18. Doing Small Things Well: Translating Nanotechnology intoNanomedicine (William P. Cheshire, Jr.).19. Nanotechnology and the Future of Medicine (C. ChristopherHook).PART 4: NANO AND SOCIETY: THE NELSI IMPERATIVE.20. The NELSI Landscape (Michele Mekel and Nigel M. de S.Cameron).21. The Center for Nanotechnology in Society at Arizona StateUniversity and the Prospects for Anticipatory Governance (DavidH. Guston).22. The International Council on Nanotechnology: A New Model ofEngagement (Kristen M. Kulinowski).23. From the Lab to the Marketplace: Managing NanotechnologyResponsibly (Vivian Weil).24. Nanotechnology and the Global Future: Points to Consider forPolicymakers (Nigel M. de S. Cameron).Bibliography.Index.