The Distinctive Dynamics of Nanotechnology in Developing Nations

Susan Cozzens ()
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Susan Cozzens: Georgia Institute of Technology

Chapter Chapter 13 in Making It to the Forefront, 2012, pp 125-138 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Nanotechnology is unique among emerging technologies in the level of attention given to social and ethical implications (SEIs) in its early stages of development. Central funders have set aside money for large projects to undertake “anticipatory governance” of nanotechnology, and nanoscientists and engineers themselves have solicited the help of social scientists and philosophers in helping to identify potential issues early. The distasteful and expensive experience with agricultural biotechnology, which raised near-fatal red flags late in the development process, stands clearly as an example not to be followed.

Keywords: Genetically Modify; Middle Income Country; Open Source Software; Genetically Modify Maize; Distributional Boundary (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-1545-9_13

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