Author

Mettler, Fred A

Upton, Arthur C

Edition

3rd ed.

Place of Publication

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Saunders Elsevier

Publication Date

2008

Physical Description

xvii, 564 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects

Radiation Effects

Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation

Radiation, Ionizing

Abstract

Basic radiation physics, chemistry, and biology

Sources of radiation exposure

Effects on genetic material

Cancer induction and dose-response models

Carcinogenesis of specific organ sites

Deterministic effects of radiation

Effects of radiation in combination with other agents

Radiation exposure in utero

Uranium, plutonium, and radium

Attribution of radiation effects and probability of causation in a specific individual

Perception of radiation and psychological effects

Hormesis

ISBN

9780721602004

0721602002

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Audience

Professional

Location

Vancouver Library

Call Number

WN620 M595m 2008

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