In Nanotechnology: A Gentle Introduction to the Next Big Idea, nanotech pioneer Mark Ratner and tech entrepreneur Daniel Ratner show how nanotech works, what's new, what's next, and why nanotech may be the next $1 trillion industry. They survey every area of R&D: nanobots, quantum and DNA computing, nanosensors, biostructures, neuro-electronic interfaces, molecular motors, and much more. Simple, brief, and nearly math-free, this is the perfect briefing on nanotech technology and business for every non-technical reader. |
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12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 A fabulous read! Nov 24, 2002
I am a general user of computer systems, and not schooled in nanoscience at all. What a relief to see that there's a book out there that can explain this emerging field to me! Not only is the book easy to read, it's fascinating, with a review of in-depth nan inventions, business aspects, and a general review of chemistry which is great because I had forgotten how it all fits together.I would recommend this book to the average user that wants to know about this science-it is really easy to read and it makes the entire science clear-I was not aware of the science before this except for general rumors of nanobots. It is a refreshing look at a science that has, until now, been under-reported.
28 of 35 found the following review helpful:
 Heavy on Hype, Light on Information Aug 02, 2003
By Cliff Bauer
"Cliff"
I really wanted to like it, I didn't much care for the Ratner's Introduction to Nano. The two dish out a lot of hype (Imagine that... imagine that... Nanotechnology may do all of these things!) and not as much information as one would expect, even from a book mean to ease you into a topic. I found the writing totally average. Misconceived jokes and mechanical prose made reading the book most unpleasurable, and chapters are so divided that the book has very little continuity. Look somewhere else for a book on nano.
15 of 18 found the following review helpful:
Heavy on Hype, Light on Information Aug 02, 2003
By Cliff Bauer
"Cliff"
I really wanted to like it, but I didn't much care for the Ratner's Introduction to Nano. The two dish out a lot of hype (Imagine that... imagine that... Nanotechnology may do all of these things!) and not as much information as one would expect, even from a book mean to ease you into a topic. I found the writing totally average. Misconceived jokes and mechanical prose made reading the book most unpleasurable, and chapters are so divided that the book has very little continuity. Look somewhere else for a book on nano.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 Not a bad book Sep 20, 2005
By Walter G. Paine
The book is what it says it is: A Gentle Introduction. If you want to know what Nanotechnology is before, for example, taking a course on it, this book will do the job.
The authors state (on page 4) that they "hope this book will be a quick airplane or poolside read...". It will take somewhat more effort than that to grasp and retain what is written but it is still well within the compass of the "intelligent layman".
From a stylistic point of view I found the book a little tedious hence four stars out of five.
I also read "Understanding Nanotechnology" which covers much the same ground and which I prefered mainly on stylistic grounds.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Mandatory reading material for science undergraduates Sep 27, 2005
By Dr. Torsten Fiebig
The book is EXCELLENT! The authors managed to give a broad account of nanotechnology that is both comprehensible for non-experts and exciting and informative for the experts.
A fantastic mix that outlines the scientific, engineering, and economic impacts of nanotechnology. Should be mandatory reading material for all science undergraduates!!!!
Prof. Torsten Fiebig, Boston
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