Recent Advances and Issues in Molecular Nanotechnology

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:^L^DBLThe nature of nanotechnology^L^DBLDifferences between top-down and bottom-up research approaches^L^DBLPotential benefits and threats to society from future developments in nanotechnology^L^DBLCurrent nanotechnology research^L^DBLBrief biographical sketches of key individuals^L^DBLA chronology of important events^L^DBLSignificant documents^L^DBLCareers in nanotechnology^L^DBLData and statistics, especially in relation to President Clinton's National Nanotechnology Initiative of 2000^L^DBLA list of relevant organizations, research associations, corporations, and academic institutions^L^DBL A list of print and nonprint resources^L^DBLA glossary of commonly used terms

This book covers an exciting new field involving the manipulation of individual atoms and molecules to produce materials and devices with very precise, predictable properties.

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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

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.