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020			_a1573563072 (hardcover)
020			_a9781573563079 (hardcover)
082			_a620.5 Newton 18209 1st 2002 Genetics
100	1		_aNewton., Ph.D., David E. _93623
245	1	0	_aRecent Advances And Issues in Molecular Nanotechnology
250			_a1st ed.
260			_aUSA: _bGreenwood; _c2002.
300			_a320 p. ;
520			_aMolecular 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.
650			_aNanotechnology _97418
942			_cBK
999			_c1532 _d1532