Nano-Bio-Ethics: Ethical Dimensions of Nanobiotechnology

Nanotechnology promises progress in a number of fields such as health care or environmental monitoring. For the informed public it will be of great importance to gain an unbiased overview over the chances and potential risks of nanobiotechnology. This volume is mainly concerned with the possible ethical and social implications of nanobiotechnology.

“Johann Ach” is a researcher at the Institute of Ethics, History and Theory of Medicine at the University of Mnster (Germany). “Ludwig Siep” is professor at the Philosophical Institute at the University of Mnster (Germany).