Nanotechnology For Dummies

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By Earl Boysen and Nancy C. Muir

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Nanotechnology For Dummies by Earl Boysen and Nancy C. Muir is an accessible guide that explores the fascinating world of nanotechnology. It breaks down complex concepts into understandable explanations, showcasing how nanotechnology is used in various fields such as medicine, engineering, and computing. The book also discusses the potential future applications and implications of this rapidly advancing technology.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the world of nanotechnology and want a straightforward, accessible introduction to the subject. It's ideal for those interested in learning how tiny technologies are transforming industries like medicine and electronics, without needing an advanced background in science.

Nanotechnology For Dummies

The world of nanotechnology is ever changing and evolving; this fun and friendly guide demystifies the topic for anyone interested in how molecule-sized machines and processes affect our everyday lives. The authors begin with explaining the background of nanotechnology and then examine industries that are affected by this technology.

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The bestselling introductory guide on nanotechnology—now revised and updated

The world of nanotechnology is ever-changing and evolving; this fun and friendly guide demystifies the topic for anyone interested in how molecule-sized machines and processes affect our everyday lives. The authors begin by explaining the background of nanotechnology and then examine industries that are affected by this technology. Aiming to educate and simultaneously dispel common myths, the book explores the many nanotechnology-enabled consumer products available on the market today, ranging from socks to face lotion to jet skis to floor cleaners, to name a few.

Serves as a fun and friendly introduction to the fascinating topic of nanotechnology
Discusses the various issues involving nanotechnology in the areas of environment, medicine, defence, and others
Provides real-world examples of everyday nanotechnology use such as floor cleaners, flash memory drives, face lotion, computer processors, and more

Written in the accessible, humorous For Dummies style, Nanotechnology For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides an easy-to-understand overview of nanotechnology and its real-world implementation.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470891919

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 August 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 2nd edition

Contributors:

Foreword by Desiree Dudley
Foreword by Christine Peterson

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 476g

Pages: 360

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Dummies Earl Boysen Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Nancy C. Muir Non-Fiction

About the Author

Earl Boysen is the founder of UnderstandingNano.com and was an engineer in the semiconductor industry for 20 years. He coauthored the first edition of this book as well as The All-New Electronics Self-Study Guide. Nancy Boysen has written more than 60 books on technology. She is senior editor for UnderstandingNano.com and runs TechSmartSenior.com.