Title :
Nanotechnology: risks and the media
Author :
Friedman, Sharon M. ; Egolf, Brenda P.
Author_Institution :
Lehigh Univ., Bethlehem, PA, USA
Abstract :
Nanotechnology is supposed to drive a "new industrial revolution", according to U.S. government officials, who are investing heavily in it. A few environmental organizations and a significantly large number of business, academic, and government interests have expressed concerns about nanotechnology. We concerns about the technology\´s potential long-term health and environmental effects.
Keywords :
nanotechnology; risk analysis; environmental organisation; nanotechnology; Biomedical monitoring; Business; Defense industry; Genetics; Government; Humans; Insurance; Marketing and sales; Nanomaterials; Nanotechnology;
Journal_Title :
Technology and Society Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MTAS.2005.1563496
