Berube, David M. <br/><br/>
Nano-hype :  the truth behind the nanotechnology buzz / 
 Nanohype, the truth behind the nanotechnology buzz  Truth behind the nanotechnology buzz 
David M. Berube ; foreword by Mihail C. Roco. 
 - Amherst, N.Y. :  Prometheus Books,  2006. 
 - 521 p. :  ill. ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 361-505) and index. 
<br/><br/>Chapter 1: Exaggeration, hyperbole, and hyper-steria. - Chapter 2: Speculation and criticism about Nanotechnology. - Chapter 3: Government Actors in Nanotechnology. - Chapter 4:  Government Initiatives in Nanotechnology.- Chapter 5:  Promotional reports on Nanotechnology. - Chapter 6: Application of Nanoscience. -  Chapter 7: Nano-industry and Nano-Entrepreneurs. - Chapter 8:  Non-Governmental Organizations and Nano. - Chapter 9: Nanohazards and Nanotoxicology. - Chapter 10: Societal and Ethical implications of Nanotechnology research. -  Chapter 11: A Public Sphere in Nanoscience and Technology Policy Making 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>1591023513 (hbk.) 9781591023517 (hbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Nanotechnology--Social aspects<br/>Nanotechnology--Government policy<br/>Nanotechnology
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>620.5  / BER