Nanotechnology and Developing Countries

Maclurcan, D

Nanotechnology and Developing Countries

Maclurcan, D

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Publisher:: Chinese Academy of Science
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Science Focus, 2006, 15 Oct., 1 (5), pp. 1 - 9
Issue Date:: 2006-01

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dc.contributor.author	Maclurcan, D	en_US
dc.date.issued	2006-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Science Focus, 2006, 15 Oct., 1 (5), pp. 1 - 9	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1673-5668	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/9416
dc.description.abstract	In recent times, nanotechnology has been included in a number of the debates considering emerging technology anddeveloping countries. However, the literature considering nanotechnology's application to the developing world has often varied in its interpretation of what nanotechnology really is. Furthermore, despite a wide range of perspectives as to the relevance, appropriateness and potential impact of nanotechnology for developing countries, the key debates have often remained disengaged. This paper attempts to clarify understandings of nanotechnology and synthesize discussions on issues of relevance, appropriateness and distribution with respect to developing countries. In support, recent developments in nanotechnology and healthcare are provided.	en_US
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dc.publisher	Chinese Academy of Science	en_US
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dc.title	Nanotechnology and Developing Countries	en_US
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Abstract:

In recent times, nanotechnology has been included in a number of the debates considering emerging technology anddeveloping countries. However, the literature considering nanotechnology's application to the developing world has often varied in its interpretation of what nanotechnology really is. Furthermore, despite a wide range of perspectives as to the relevance, appropriateness and potential impact of nanotechnology for developing countries, the key debates have often remained disengaged. This paper attempts to clarify understandings of nanotechnology and synthesize discussions on issues of relevance, appropriateness and distribution with respect to developing countries. In support, recent developments in nanotechnology and healthcare are provided.

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