Ethics in Nanotechnology: Emerging Technologies Aspects
Intro -- Preface: Converging technologies from the nanoscale require enhanced ethics -- Forewords -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Introduction: Overall vision of ethics in nanotechnology developments -- Embedding ethics in nanomedicine: Europe acted promptly -- List of contributing authors -- About the editors -- Part I: Nanotechnology challenges - implications for philosophy, ethics, and society -- 1 Nanoethics: Giving orientation to societal reflection -- 2 Is there a new technological imperative? -- Part II: Advancing nanoscience initiatives and ethical concerns -- 3 Nanotechnology: Societal impact and ethical considerations -- 4 The nanotechnology transition -- 5 Technological revolution, societal counter-revolution? -- 6 The evolution of nanoscale research: Lessons learned and questions asked -- 7 The synergistic ethics interaction with nanoengineering, dentistry, and dental engineering -- 8 Nanoscience and nanotechnology: Ethical implications for Latin American scientists -- 9 Engineering marvels with nanotechnology -- Part III: Ethical reflections in health care and environment -- 10 Ethical principles and issues in nanomedicine: The role of clinical ethics -- 11 Ethical and social aspects arising from nanomedicine in health care -- 12 Ethics reflection and responsibility of nano drugs -- 13 Nanocosmetics: Technological advances and ethics -- 14 Safety of biomedical nanomaterials -- Conclusion -- Index.