This book presents a comprehensive introduction to the principles and techniques of radiographic imaging. The physics principles that are the foundation of radiography are explained clearly, with numerous illustrations, examples and solved problems to aid comprehension. Chapters are organized into six units: Creating the Beam, Protecting Patients and Personnel, Creating the Image, Analyzing the Image, Comparing Exposure Systems, and Special Imaging Systems. Specialized imaging modalities, such as mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography and computed radiography, are explained in individual chapters. Supplements Computerized Testbank 0-7668-1303-7 Instructor's Manual 0-7668-1302-9 Student Workbook 0-7668-1301-0

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Richard Carlton is Director and Associate Professor of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His teaching career spans more than thirty years, during which time he founded Lambda Nu, the national honor society for radiologic and imaging sciences. Mr. Carlton is a past president of A.E.I.R.S., a J.R.C.E.R.T. site visitor, the author of twenty books, the founder of two professional journals, and a sought-after presenter for conferences. He earned an M.S. from National Louis University, a B.S. from The Chicago Medical School, and an A.A.S. from Illinois Central College. He is A.R.R.T. certified in C.V. and radiography.

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