| Description |
1 online resource (683 pages) |
| Contents |
Front Cover; Environmental Radioactivity: From Natural, Industrial, and Military Sources; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface to the Fourth Edition; Preface to the Third Edition; Preface to the Second Edition; Preface to the First Edition; Acronyms; Chapter 1. Introduction; Chapter 2. The Biological Basis of Radiation Protection; Chapter 3. Radiation Protection Standards; Chapter 4. Atmospheric Pathways; Chapter 5. Terrestrial and Aquatic Pathways; Chapter 6. Natural Radioactivity; Chapter 7. Production and Reprocessing of Nuclear Fuels; Chapter 8. Power Reactors; Chapter 9. Nuclear Weapons |
| Summary |
Environmental Radioactivity from Natural, Industrial, and Military Sources is the comprehensive source of information on radiation in the environment and human exposure to radioactivity. This Fourth Edition isa complete revision and extension of the classic work, reflecting major new developments and concerns as the Cold War ended, nuclear weapons began to be dismantled, and cleanup of the nuclear weapons facilities assumed center stage. Contamination from accidents involving weapons, reactors, and radionuclide sources are discussed in an updated chapter, including the latest information about |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Radioactive pollution.
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Radioactive subsctances
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Radioactive pollution
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Gesell, Thomas F
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| ISBN |
9780080505800 |
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0080505805 |
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