How are we exposed to nuclear radiation? What danger are we in from the medical uses of radiation or from nuclear power production? How does radiation cause inherited abnormalities, cancer, and other damage? These questions are explored in this highly accessible treatment, written especially for medical students and the general reader interested in the nature, uses, and hazards of nuclear radiation. "Recommended to those who are concerned with the effects of ionizing radiation, whether professionals or laymen...An excellent ...
Read More
How are we exposed to nuclear radiation? What danger are we in from the medical uses of radiation or from nuclear power production? How does radiation cause inherited abnormalities, cancer, and other damage? These questions are explored in this highly accessible treatment, written especially for medical students and the general reader interested in the nature, uses, and hazards of nuclear radiation. "Recommended to those who are concerned with the effects of ionizing radiation, whether professionals or laymen...An excellent source of information, impartially presented."--Nature "Informative, readily readable, and erudite. There is an excellent glossary and a current extensive bibliography...Should be considered by all interested in the relevant topic of nuclear radiation. Recommended for college libraries."--Choice
Read Less
Add this copy of Monographs on Science, Technology, and Society: Nuclear to cart. $39.07, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1985 by Clarendon Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 0198583370.
