Nanotechnology: A Gentle Introduction to the Next Big Idea
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Insightful, accessible primer on nanotechnology's future.
If you're intrigued by the fringe of current scientific innovation and its vast potential, "Nanotechnology: A Gentle Introduction to the Next Big Idea" might just be your next intriguing read. It delves into both the science and commercial prospects of a field poised to revolutionize medicine, computing, and materials. Approachable and enlivened with wit and illustrations, this book promises to make the complex world of nanotech accessible to anyone with a curiosity about what might very well shape our future.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Nanotechnology: A Gentle Introduction to the Next Big Idea
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ISBN: 9780131014008
Date of Publication: 2002-11-08
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.38
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This is an explanation of what nanotechnology is all about and its business aspects, written in an approachable and witty style. Nanotechnology's impact will reach beyond science to touch the everyday health, work, and businesses.
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Insightful, accessible primer on nanotechnology's future.
If you're intrigued by the fringe of current scientific innovation and its vast potential, "Nanotechnology: A Gentle Introduction to the Next Big Idea" might just be your next intriguing read. It delves into both the science and commercial prospects of a field poised to revolutionize medicine, computing, and materials. Approachable and enlivened with wit and illustrations, this book promises to make the complex world of nanotech accessible to anyone with a curiosity about what might very well shape our future.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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