Understanding Nanotechnology (Science Made Accessible)
by By Fritz, Sandy and Roukes, Michael L. (FRW)
Category: Science , General

Reprints ten articles published in  Scientific America  during 2000 and 2001 that explore the possibilities offered by the next generation of miniaturized technologies.  The contributors discuss obstacles to fully functioning nanomachines, applications for drug delivery and genetic testing, and the creation of nanometer-scale electronic components from organic molecules. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)