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AVICENN (Association de Veille et d’Information Civique sur les Enjeux des Nanosciences et des Nanotechnologies), est destinée à favoriser les échanges entre les citoyens au sujet des « nanos ». Son objectif est d’obtenir la transparence et la démocratisation des choix concernant la recherche, le développement, la commercialisation et l’utilisation des nanotechnologies et nanomatériaux.

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Assessing Nanoparticle Risks to Human Health, 1st Edition

By G  Ramachandran.  Imprint: William Andrew, 2011, 304 p.

The book will take a systematic look at nanoparticle risks within the paradigm of risk assessment, consider the limitations of this paradigm in dealing with the extreme uncertainties regarding many aspects of nanoparticle exposure…

Source: http://www.elsevier.com/books/assessing-nanoparticle-risks-to-human-health/unknown/978-1-4377-7863-2#

From Cradle-to-Grave at the Nanoscale: Expert Risk Perceptions, Decision-Analysis, and Life Cycle Regulation for Emerging Nanotechnologies

By Christian Earl Henry Beaudrie. Thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of doctor of philosophy in the Faculty of graduate studies (resource management and environmental studies) the University of British Columbia canada. February 2013.

. This thesis investigates the challenges that nanotechnologies pose for risk regulation, and aims to inform [...]

From Cradle-To-Grave At The Nanoscale: Expert Risk Perceptions, Decision-Analysis, And Life Cycle Regulation For Emerging Nanotechnologies

By Christian Earl Henry Beaudrie .   February 2013

A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of  Doctor of philosophy in the Faculty of Graduate Studies (Resource Management and Environmental Studies) the University of British Columbia Vancouver.

This thesis investigates the challenges that nanotechnologies pose for risk regulation, and aims to [...]

Regulation by Means of Standardization: Key Legitimacy Issues of Health and Safety Nanotechnology Standards

By Evisa Kica* and Diana M. Bowman . 53 Jurimetrics J. 11–56 (2012).

This article analyzes the potential and the legitimacy implications of the standardization activities related to health and safety nanotechnology standards. In particular, it explores how the regulatory activities of the nanotechnology standardization developments can be analyzed and evaluated from the viewpoint of legitimacy.

Source:http://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/publications/Jurimetrics/_______/kica_bowman.authcheckdam.pdf

 

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Integrating Ethics and Policy Into Nanotechnology Education

By Gorman, Michael E. & al. Journal of Nano Education, Volume 4, Numbers 1-2, March 2013 , pp. 25-32

This paper provides guidance on introducing societal and ethical dimensions of nanotechnology into the curriculum.

Source:http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/asp/jne/2013/00000004/F0020001/art00004

 

 

Necessity and approach to integrated nanomaterial legislation and governance.

By Wang J, Gerlach JD, Savage N, Cobb GP.  The Institute of Environmental and Human Health,TexasTechUniversity, Lubbock,Texas 2012

While we are taking advantage of nanomaterials and nano-products, they may pose a risk to humans and the broader environment…  we suggest an integrated multi-faceted approach which includes an integrated regulation that is based upon life [...]

Nanotechnology and environment: Safety and health in exposure to nanoparticles and ceramics

By F. P. García, J. P. Méndez & A.  M. Bolarín. Autonomous University ofHidalgo State,Mexico

January 16, 2013

Full Length Research Paper

Given the absence of scientific clarity about the potential health effects of occupational exposure to nanoparticles, guidance is required for decision-making regarding their risks, hazards and controls. Identify the ethical issues that [...]

Visualizing Science Fiction and relating it to Science Fact

By Laura Bowater,  Christine Cornea & Richard P. Bowater (University of East Anglia, UK) © Biochemical Society, December 2012

In this article, the authors  critique science fiction film in terms of ‘reel’ versus real science, highlighting how it illustrates scientific advances that are important in nanobiotechnology, molecular biology and biochemistry.

Source:https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/40739/1/Visualising_Science_Fiction_Bowater_Biochemist_Dec_2012.pdf

Geoengineering, news media and metaphors: Framing the controversial

By Matti Luokkanen, Suvi Huttunen, Mikael Hildén (Finland) Public Understanding of Science,February 15, 2013

The authors show that metaphors strengthen a policy-related storyline, while metaphors are rarer in purely descriptive accounts. The choice of metaphor frames the technologies.

Source:http://pus.sagepub.com/content/early/2013/02/14/0963662513475966.abstract