Biological Effects of Radiation, Vol. 1: Mechanism and Measurement of Radiation, Applications in Biology, Photochemical Reactions, Effects of Radiant Energy on Organisms and Organic Products (Classic

A definitive, field-spanning guide to how radiation interacts with living matter, from cells to whole organisms.

This volume offers a carefully organized survey of the biology, physics, and chemistry of radiation. It brings together work from multiple fields to present the present state of knowledge in a way that helps researchers orient their own studies and teaching.

• Discusses how X-rays, ultraviolet light, and other radiations affect living systems
• Explains methods for measuring radiation and its biological effects
• Covers the chemistry of photochemical reactions, protein changes, and vitamins
• Explores radiation’s impact on plants, animals, and immune substances