Martin Alan, Harbison Sam, Beach Karen, Cole Peter (eds.) An Introduction to Radiation Protection

7th edition. — CRC Press, 2019. — 247 p. — ISBN: 9781138334939This highly-readable account of the nature of the hazards presented by ionizing radiation and the methods of protection is an ideal introductory text for those new to the field, and for the non-specialist. The seventh edition continues to cover the technical principles underlying the control of radiation hazards, radiation detection and measurement and the biological effects of radiation, followed by a consideration of industry-specific radiation protection issues. Further specialised topics include risk assessment, waste management and decommissioning, radiological emergencies, relevant legislation and organizational issues and, new to this edition, environmental radiation protection.The structure of matter
Radioactivity and radiation
Radiation units
Biological effects of radiation
Natural and man-made radiation
The system of radiological protection
Radiation detection and measurement
The external radiation hazard
The internal radiation hazard
The principles of risk assessment
Practical health physics techniques
Legislation and regulations related to radiation protection
Radiation protection in the nuclear industry
Radioactive waste and the decommissioning of radioactive facilities
Radiation protection in the non-nuclear industry
Radiation protection in medicine
Radiological incidents and emergencies
The organization and administration of radiation protection services