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What Can Nanotechnology Learn From Biotechnology? Social and Ethical Lessons for Nanoscience from the Debate over Agrifood Biotechnology and GMOs


By csep - Posted on 30 November 2010

Title What Can Nanotechnology Learn From Biotechnology? Social and Ethical Lessons for Nanoscience from the Debate over Agrifood Biotechnology and GMOs
Publication TypeBook
Year of Publication2008
AuthorsDavid, Kenneth, and Thompson Paul
Pagination360 p.
PublisherAcademic Press
Place PublishedBurlington, MA
Publication Languageeng
ISSN Number9780123739902
Abstract

This collection of essays presents diverse perspectives from a wide range of stakeholders on biotechnology and nanotechnologies and their potential benefits and risks to human health and the environment. The essays details the lessons that can be learned over the controversy over genetically modified foods, and how these lessons can be applied to developing nanotechnology, particularly in agricultural and other food-related applications.