Radiation And Public Perception: Benefits and Risks (Advances in Chemistry Series) - Couverture souple

 
9780841230378: Radiation And Public Perception: Benefits and Risks (Advances in Chemistry Series)
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ISBN 10 : 0841230374 ISBN 13 : 9780841230378
Editeur : American Chemical Society, 1995

Synopsis

Discusses radiation and its impact on society, and provides factual, scientifically based information on the interrelationship of society and radiation. Reviews the health effects of radiation through examinations of irradiated food, iodine-131 therapy, radon studies, and other related topics. Looks at the effects of exposure to large doses of radiation, including the cancer risks among atomic bomb survivors, the genetic effects of human exposure to ionizing radiation, and a health assessment of the Chernobyl accident. Includes an overview chapter by Rosalyn S. Yalow, recipient of the 1977 Nobel Prize in medicine for her work in developing radioimmunoassay techniques.

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Discusses radiation and its impact on society, and provides factual, scientifically based information on the interrelationship of society and radiation. Reviews the health effects of radiation through examinations of irradiated food, iodine-131 therapy, radon studies, and other related topics. Looks at the effects of exposure to large doses of radiation, including the cancer risks among atomic bomb survivors, the genetic effects of human exposure to ionizing radiation, and a health assessment of the Chernobyl accident. Includes an overview chapter by Rosalyn S. Yalow, recipient of the 1977 Nobel Prize in medicine for her work in developing radioimmunoassay techniques.

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Éditeur
American Chemical Society
Date d'édition
1995
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0841230374
ISBN 13 
9780841230378
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
360
Éditeur
Young Jack P.
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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ISBN 10 :  0841229325 ISBN 13 :  9780841229327
Editeur : American Chemical Society, 1995
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