Martin, Alan D.

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.

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Ionizing radiation--Safety measures.
Ionizing radiation--Toxicology.

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