Canada: living with radiation / by David Myers et al. : CC172-7/1995E
Written in easy-to-understand language, Living With Radiation describes the sources of exposure of radiation, and discusses its potentially harmful biological effects, including cancer risks and risks of exposure during pregnancy, and explores the medical and industrial uses of radiation and transportation of radioactive materials and radioactive waste management. Ideal for both the lay person and expert, this informative book includes illustrations, a handy glossary, statistical information, and a bibliography.
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| Department/Agency | Canada. Atomic Energy Control Board. |
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| Title | Canada: living with radiation / by David Myers et al. |
| Publication type | Monograph |
| Language | [English] |
| Other language editions | [French] |
| Format | Paper |
| Other formats | Electronic-[English] |
| Note(s) | Contents: Living with radiation.--Concepts and quantities.--Sources of radiation exposure.--Biological effects of radiation.--Radiation protection principles.--Natural radiation.--Medical uses of radiation.--Industrial uses of radiation.--Occupational exposure.--Radiation in the environment.--Nuclear power.--Emergency planning.--Regulatory control of ionizing radiation.--Sources of further information.--Symbols and units.--Glossary. |
| Publishing information | Ottawa - Ontario : Atomic Energy Control Board 1995. |
| Binding | Softcover |
| Description | ix, 122p. : figs., graphs, tables ; 24 cm. |
| ISBN | 0-660-16036-6 |
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| Subject terms | Radiation |
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