Nanomaterials in Political Life: In the Democracies of Nanotechnology

摘要: How to deal with nanomaterials in democratic societies? Answering this question requires an understanding of the political qualities nanomaterials. Rather than discussing “political impacts” that could be assessed once they are properly identified, paper argues inherently so far as uncertain objects, connected future developments nanotechnology, and tied public concerns mobilization various publics. It starts by dimensions through examples a European “network excellence” carbon nanotube development project private company. The then describes three formations enacted management These rely on arrangement between definition nanomaterials, expectations about future, identification concerns, I contrast international “science-based” expertise, moral space, French attempts for responsible