An introduction to radiation protection /
Alan Martin and Samuel A. Harbison.
- 3rd ed.
- London : Chapman and Hall, 1986.
- [250] p : ill ; 24 cm + hbk.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The structure of matter -- Radioactivity and radiation -- Radiation units -- Biological effects of radiation -- Natural and man-made radiation -- The system of dose limitation -- Radiation detection and measurement -- The external radiation hazard -- The internal radiation hazard -- Nuclear reactor health physics -- Radioactive waste -- X-rays and radiography -- Radiation protection in medicine -- Legislation and other regulations related to radiological protection -- Health physics laboratory techniques -- Radiological emergencies -- The organization and administration of health physics services.