Neurotechnology: premises, potential, and problems

by Giordano, James J.

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Full title :Neurotechnology : premises, potential, and problems / edited by James Giordano.

Summary

New technologies that allow us to investigate mechanisms and functions of the brain have shown considerable promise in treating brain disease and injury. These emerging technologies also provide a means to assess and manipulate human consciousness, cognitions, emotions, and behaviors, bringing with them the potential to transform society. James Giordano explores the technical, moral, legal, and sociopolitical issues that arise in and from today's applications of neuroscience and technology and discusses their implications for the future. With contributions from an international group of experts working on the cutting edge of neurotechnology, this volume lays the groundwork to appreciate the ethical, legal, and social aspects of the science in ways that keep pace with this rapidly progressing field.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2012.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):CRC Press
Place of Publication:Boca Raton
Language:eng
Publication Date:2012.

Notes

"Written by leading international experts, this text presents a unique, integrative perspective that examines how studies and developments in neurotechnololgy are both impacted by and affect the philosophical foundations of the human condition. As the first book in the series Advances in Neurotechnology: Ethical, Legal and Social Issues, this work establishes the current state of neurotechnology and defines the philosophical and ethical issues in neuroscience, neuroengineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, and nanoscience. It also specifically addresses core questions that are integral to the intellectual and pragmatic dimensions of the rapidly progressing field of neurotechnology"--Provided by publisher.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (xxv, 328 pages : : illustrations.)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780429103711, 0429103719
oclc:on1330991561
LC Classification:RC332
Dewey Decimal:610.284

Ch. 1. Neurotechnology as demiurgical force : avoiding Icarus' folly / James Giordano -- ch. 2. The potential utility of advanced sciences convergence : analytical methods to depict, assess, and forecast trends in neuroscience and neurotechnological developments and uses / Ashok Vaseashta -- ch. 3. Is the use of neurotechnology in education an enablement, treatment, or enhancement? / M. Layne Kalbfleisch -- ch. 4. Images of uncertainty : two cases of neuroimages and what they cannot show / Tom Koch -- ch. 5. Neurogenetic and neural tissues-implantation technology : neuroethical, legal, and social issues / James Giordano -- ch. 6. Neuroprotective agents commonly display hormesis : implications for nanoneuropharmacology / Edward J. Calabrese, John A. Ives, and James Giordano -- ch. 7. Neuroprostheses : implications of the current and future state of the science and technology / Pratik Y. Chhatbar and Subrata Saha -- ch. 8. Transcranial magnetic stimulation, deep brain stimulation, and personal identity : ethical questions and neuroethical approaches for medical practice / Fabrice Jotterand and James Giordano -- ch. 9. Promises and perils of cognitive performance tools : a dialogue /…

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