Routledge - The Social Life of Nanotechnology Book

Explore the complex connections between technological advancement and society with The Social Life of Nanotechnology from Routledge. This volume examines the tensions between new technology development and the social benefits and risks that arise in a global world system. As nanotechnology emerges as a major field, this book looks at its often invisible social life. It tracks how these technologies move from their constructed origins across the globe, impacting various localities, institutions, and collaborations. Readers will gain insight into how nanotechnology moves through diverse industries, research labs, and government agencies. This text provides a necessary look at the changing political economy and how these scientific advancements affect our global social structures.