Recent Advances and Issues in Molecular Nanotechnology

by David E. Newton

Overview

Molecular nanotechnology involves the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules to produce materials and devices with very precise, predictable properties. This is the first volume to cover this new and exciting field. The book's 13 chapters feature:
• The nature of nanotechnology
• Differences between top-down and bottom-up research approaches
• Potential benefits and threats to society from future developments in nanotechnology
• Current nanotechnology research
• Brief biographical sketches of key individuals
• A chronology of important events
• Significant documents
• Careers in nanotechnology
• Data and statistics, especially in relation to President Clinton's National Nanotechnology Initiative of 2000
• A list of relevant organizations, research associations, corporations, and academic institutions
•  A list of print and nonprint resources
• A glossary of commonly used terms

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781573563079
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	10/30/2002
Series:	ABC-CLIO Frontiers of Science Series
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

DAVID E. NEWTON is an independent author. He has written over 400 books and articles in the field of mathematics, science, social issues of science and technology, and other fields. He has taught at the high school level, was Professor of Chemistry and Physics at Salem State College for 13 years, and was also Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco for 10 years.

Table of Contents

Preface
Molecular Nanotechnology Today
The Promise and Threat of Nanotechnology
Recent Advances
Biographical Sketches
Chronology
Documents
Molecular Nanotechnology as a Career
Data and Statistics
Organizations and Associations
Research Organizations
Print Resources
Non-Print Resources
Glossary
Index

Editorial Reviews

Science fiction fans are perhaps the largest segment of the general public familiar with nanotechnology, which involves the manipulation of atoms and molecules to produce materials and devices of precise specifications; but everyone will one day know its name as the science matures and applications begin to manifest themselves. For interested lay people and, in particular, for students with a nascent interest in the field, this reference explains the technology in a thorough but fairly non-technical way and discusses its potential (and potential dangers). About half the book is devoted to chapters presenting profiles of important people, a chronology, relevant documents and statements from scientists and policy makers, organizations, resources (print and non-print), and a glossary. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR