Author: Wolbring, Gregor

Source: Development, Volume 49, Number 4, December 2006 , pp. 6-15(10)

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract:

Gregory Wolbring looks at the promises and perils of nanotechnology and -nano-bio-info-cogno-synbio (NBICS) for the global community in terms for development in general and health in particular. He argues that given today's governance of science and technology research and development and policy, NBICS might improve the lives of a few but could well make the lives of many others worse. If NBICS is truly to benefit the global community, the engagement around NBICS has to change dramatically.Development (2006) 49, 6-15. doi:10.1057/palgrave.development.1100309

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.development.1100309

Publication date: 2006-12-01

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