Environmental Radioactivity From Natural, Industrial, and Military Sources

Merril-Eisenbud

ISBN 10: 0122351533 / ISBN 13: 9780122351532

Published by Academic Press, 1987

About this Item

Slight lean, light rubbing and toning, and a bump and tear to the bottom front edge. Jacket with rubbing, toning, bumps to the spine ends and corners, wear to the edges, some small tears and chips. Signed by the author on the ffep. Interior pages clean and unmarked. Photos upon request. International shipping billed at cost.; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 475 pages; Signed by Author.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Environmental Radioactivity From Natural, Industrial, and Military Sources
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0122351533
• ISBN 13: 9780122351532
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fair
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Environment & Ecology
  • Engineering, Industrial, Trade
  • Signed Items

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Synopsis

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 the effects of the Chernobyl accident. Important revisions are also made to the chapters on natural radioactivity, nuclear fuels and power reactors, radioactive waste management, and various other sources of exposure. Several chapters provide primers for readers who may not be familiar with the fundamentals of radiation biology, protection standards, and pathways for the environmental transport of radionuclides. An Appendix lists the properties of the more important radionuclides found in the environment. The book concludes with a commentary on contemporary social aspects of radiation exposure and risks that offers analternative view to current, often excessive concerns over radiation, nuclear technology, and waste.