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Nanotechnology
by Jo Anne Shatkin
First Published
2009
Subjects
Adverse effects
Environmental Pollutants
Environmental aspects
Environmental aspects of Nanotechnology
Health aspects
Health aspects of Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology
Occupational Exposure
Risk assessment
Toxicity
Pollutants
SCIENCE / Environmental Science
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Nanotechnology & MEMS
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General
Nanotechnologie
Aspect sanitaire
Aspect de l'environnement
Environnement
Évaluation du risque
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
Nanotechnology & MEMS
Gesundheit
Umweltgefährdung
SCIENCE
Environmental Science
Environmental
General
Engineering (General)
Reference
Description
"This book introduces the use of risk analysis as a tool for responsible environmental decision making in nanotechnology development, providing concise, yet informative, narratives on the topics of toxicology, occupational health and safety, and environmental implications of nanotechnology. This new edition presents new perspectives and provides updates on the technical, societal, and regulatory developments in the field. The text presents historical perspectives, provides an overview of current concerns, summarizes international efforts to address risk, describes methods for evaluating nanotechnology risks, and presents current and proposed approaches for managing those risks"--