Nanotechnology For Dummies

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Earl Boysen (Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology, USA) Nancy C. Muir (Web Developer)

Nanotechnology For Dummies

Earl Boysen (Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology, USA), Nancy C. Muir (Web Developer), Desiree Dudley (Foresight Institute) , Christine Peterson (Foresight Institute)

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For Dummies
22 July 2011

Nanotechnology

The bestselling introductory guide on nanotechnology?now revised and updated

The world of nanotechnology is ever changing and evolving; this fun and friendly guide demystifies the topic for anyone interested in how molecule-sized machines and processes affect our everyday lives. The authors begin with explaining the background of nanotechnology and then examine industries that are affected by this technology. Aiming to educate and simultaneously dispel common myths, the book explores the many nanotechnology-enabled consumer products available on the market today, ranging from socks to face lotion to jet skis to floor cleaners, to name a few.

Serves as a fun and friendly introduction to the fascinating topic of nanotechnology Discusses the various issues involving nanotechnology in the areas of environment, medicine, defense, and others Provides real-world examples of everyday nanotechnology use such as floor cleaners, flash memory drives, face lotion, computer processors, and more

Written in the accessible, humorous For Dummies style, Nanotechnology For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides an easy-to-understand overview of nanotechnology and its real-world implementation.

By: Earl Boysen (Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology USA), Nancy C. Muir (Web Developer)
Foreword by: Desiree Dudley (Foresight Institute), Christine Peterson (Foresight Institute)
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 185mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 476g
ISBN: 9780470891919
ISBN 10: 0470891912
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 22 July 2011
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Earl Boysen is the founder of UnderstandingNano.com and was an engineer in the semiconductor industry for 20 years. He coauthored the first edition of this book as well as The All-New Electronics Self-Study Guide. Nancy Boysen has written more than 60 books on technology. She is senior editor for UnderstandingNano.com and runs TechSmartSenior.com.

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Nanotechnology For Dummies

Earl Boysen (Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology, USA), Nancy C. Muir (Web Developer), Desiree Dudley (Foresight Institute) , Christine Peterson (Foresight Institute)

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