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Small is beautiful? : nanotechnology solutions looking for development problems


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Abstract: Nanotechnology promises revolutionary solutions for all kinds of problems. At this early stage it is possible to outline the applications of nanotech that could contribute to development and poverty reduction, and the dilemmas that might emerge. Whether developing countries will really benefit will depend on science and research policies in both the South and the North.
Authors: Malsch, I.
Category: Research
End Page: 23
Serial number: 6
ISSN: 1874-2033
Journal: The Broker
Keywords: science and technology , development policy , research , poverty
Language: eng
Organization: The Broker
Year: 2008
Right: © 2008 IDP. This article has been licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 Unported license.
Subject: Education, Science and Technology
Start Page: 20
Title: Small is beautiful? : nanotechnology solutions looking for development problems