The Social Life of Nanotechnology

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Other Sciences, Nanostructures, Philosophy & Social Aspects, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
Cover of the book The Social Life of Nanotechnology by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781136258107
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: June 3, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781136258107
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: June 3, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This book addresses the interconnections and tensions between technological development, the social benefits and risks of new technology, and the changing political economy of a global world system as they apply to the emerging field of nanotechnologies. The basic premise, developed throughout the volume, is that nanotechnologies have an undertheorized and often invisible social life that begins with their constructed origins and propels them around the globe, across multiple localities, institutions and collaborations, through diverse industries, research labs, and government agencies and into the public sphere. The volume situates nano innovation and development as a modernist science and technology project in a tense and unstable relationship with a fractured, postmodern social world. The book is unique in incorporating and integrating studies of innovation systems along with a focus on the risks and consequences of a globally significant set of emerging technologies. It does this by examining the social and political conditions of their creation, production, emergence, and reception.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book addresses the interconnections and tensions between technological development, the social benefits and risks of new technology, and the changing political economy of a global world system as they apply to the emerging field of nanotechnologies. The basic premise, developed throughout the volume, is that nanotechnologies have an undertheorized and often invisible social life that begins with their constructed origins and propels them around the globe, across multiple localities, institutions and collaborations, through diverse industries, research labs, and government agencies and into the public sphere. The volume situates nano innovation and development as a modernist science and technology project in a tense and unstable relationship with a fractured, postmodern social world. The book is unique in incorporating and integrating studies of innovation systems along with a focus on the risks and consequences of a globally significant set of emerging technologies. It does this by examining the social and political conditions of their creation, production, emergence, and reception.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book The Soviet Union - Federation or Empire? by
Cover of the book Encyclopedia of American Civil Liberties by
Cover of the book Horror by
Cover of the book Inherited Wealth, Justice and Equality by
Cover of the book Econometric Analysis of the Real Estate Market and Investment by
Cover of the book Safer Sex in Personal Relationships by
Cover of the book Contrastivism in Philosophy by
Cover of the book Plato and Modern Law by
Cover of the book The Persistence of Hollywood by
Cover of the book Healthcare Law: Impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 by
Cover of the book New Economic Spaces in Asian Cities by
Cover of the book Key Issues In Special Education by
Cover of the book Global Convergence Cultures by
Cover of the book Meetings by
Cover of the book Innovation Platforms for Agricultural Development by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy