Radiation Threats and Your Safety: A Guide to Preparation and Response for Professionals and Community

ISBN-13: 9781420083613 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 344 str.

Armin Ansari

Opis

Radiation and radioactivity invoke a sense of anxiety and fear in most people, due largely to lack of information. This book provides practical information that professionals can apply to a radiation emergency and that the general public can use to understand everyday radiation-related issues. Using plain language and accessible, easy-to-understand examples throughout the text, the author describes applicable concepts of radiation science without complicated mathematical equations or detailed technical discussions. Each chapter begins with a brief summary that highlights main points and ends with questions for self-study and a list of suggested resources for additional reading.

Spis treści

Introduction. Radiation, The Environment, and Us. The Basics. Health Effects of Radiation. Types of Radiation Emergencies. Government Response to Radiation Emergencies. Medical Response to Radiation Emergencies. Radiation Drugs. Protecting Yourself from Radiation. The Family Emergency Plan. Environmental Effects of Radiation Emergencies. Psychosocial Impact. Professional Response. Community Preparation. Living with the Threat.

O autorze

Ansari, Armin