An Introduction to Radiobiology
An Introduction to Radiobiology Books
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This new edition of A.H.W. Nias’ successful book provides an updated and revised introduction to quantitative radiobiology, particularly, to those aspects of the theme which have a matter-of-fact application. Radiation is used to cure cancer but can also cause it. Radiation is also used in medical diagnosis and in nuclear power stations. In these areas, where questions of benefit and detriment arise, the biological effects of the radiation can now be predicted. There are few aspects of life where risk estimates are so firmly founded on quantitative data. This is not only because of the precision with which radiation dose can be measured but also because of the large body of radiobiological observations which have been made since X-rays were exposed. Written by a scientist with many years experience in the field, An Introduction to Radiobiology will fascinate to a wide variety of readers who need to know the mechanisms by which ionizing radiation causes cellular hurt. It will be of interest to technologists in radiation therapy, nuclear medicine and diagnostic radiography, cancer research students and technicians, medical physicists, beginner radiotherapists and nuclear medicine specialists.
Reviews of the First Edition: “In summary, this is an brilliant general text that should fill an vital gap in many teaching needs, especially those where the major focus is on the biological effects of radiation on humans.” Journal of the National Cancer Institute “This is undoubtedly one of the better introductions to the theme which I have read, and I would certainly urge it not only to beginners but also to mature students of the theme.” The British Journal of Radiology
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