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This volume of Advances in Computers is number 71 in the series that began back in 1960. This series presents the ever changing landscape in the continuing evolution of the development of the computer and the field of information processing. Each year three volumes are produced presenting approximately 20 chapters that describe the latest technology in the use of computers today. Volume 71 presents the exciting new field of nanotechnology. Rapidly moving from the realm of science fiction to commercial products, nanotechnology involves the creation of microscopic devices that can provide support at a smaller scale previously unavailable. Miniature computing devices may someday provide help, especially in the health and medical field, currently unavailable. In this volume 6 chapters present the current state of the art in nanotechnology. The chapters emphasize biological uses of such devices, but also discuss some of the social and legal implications of this technology.

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