Unbounding the Future: The Nanotechnology RevolutionExplains how nanotechnology--the ability to create new compounds by altering molecules--may eliminate disease and pollution, and revolutionize industry |
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Contents
Looking Forward | 17 |
The Molecular World | 44 |
BottomUp Technology | 57 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | Unbounding the Future: The Nanotechnology Revolution |
| Authors | K. Eric Drexler, Chris Peterson, Gayle Pergamit |
| Contributors | Chris Peterson, Gayle Pergamit |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Morrow, 1991 |
| ISBN | 0688091245, 9780688091248 |
| Length | 304 pages |
| Subjects | › Technology & Engineering / General |
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