| Description |
xvii, 564 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
Basic radiation physics, chemistry, and biology -- Sources of radiation exposure -- Effects on genetic material -- Cancer induction and dose-response models -- Carcinogenesis of specific 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 risks -- Hormesis |
| Summary |
"The new edition of this monograph features renowned experts who offer the most current information and reliable guidance on all aspects of the effects of radiation exposure on humans. They provide the answers you need to effectively treat your patients who have been exposed to accidental, occupational, or medical radiation."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Ionizing radiation -- Toxicology.
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Ionizing radiation -- Dose-response relationship.
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Radiation carcinogenesis.
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Radiation injuries.
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Radiation Effects.
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Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation.
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Radiation, Ionizing.
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| Author |
Upton, Arthur C., 1923-
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| LC no. |
2007019407 |
| ISBN |
9780721602004 |
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0721602002 |
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