The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging (2nd Edition) [Hardcover]

Jerrold T. Bushberg (Author), J. Anthony Seibert (Author), Edwin M. Leidholdt Jr. (Author), John M. Boone (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0683301187 | ISBN-13: 978-0683301182 | Publication Date: December 15, 2001 | Edition: 2.00

Developed from the authors' highly successful annual imaging physics review course, this new Second Edition gives readers a clear, fundamental understanding of the theory and applications of physics in radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiobiology. The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, Second Edition provides key coverage of the clinical implications of technical principles--making this book great for board review.

Highlights of this new edition include completely updated and expanded chapters and more than 960 illustrations. Major sections cover basic concepts, diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation protection, dosimetry, and biology.

A Brandon-Hill recommended title.

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"The text reads well...Quite thorough and clear."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 933 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2.00 edition (December 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0683301187
• ISBN-13: 978-0683301182
• Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 7.2 x 10.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #272,433 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #54 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Physics > Applied

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Essential Physics Review, March 12, 2002

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Edward Goldschmidt (Marlton, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

This text book is the most up to date and comprehensive text book available for radiology residents preparing for the ABR exam as of this date 3/12/2002. I have recommended this text for my most serious students and they have done quite well on the ABR exam. ( Most have scored in the > 90th percentile in the U.S.) For residents who want to just pass the exam, I recommend Sprawls text.
Edward J. Goldschmidt Jr., M.S., DABMP, ...

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars suitable for teaching medical physicist wannabes now, April 21, 2002

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Eugene Mah "physics geek" (Charleston, SC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

I currently own the first edition of this book, and after flipping throug this new expanded 2nd edition, I'll be upgrading soon. The first book is an excellent text to use for teaching radiology residents the principles of medical imaging. Now, this second edition with greatly expanded content and pictures looks like it would be suitable for teaching a course to medical physics students. All sections appear to be significantly expanded with the additional detail needed for medical physicists. Still excellent for residents, but might go into a little more detail than they need.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kudos for an excellent textbook., April 7, 2002

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Frank P. Dawry (Plantation, Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

Opening the pages to this textbook is like stepping into a classroom. These authors obviously are not only experts in their respective subspecialties of medical physics, but they are also seasoned teachers of the art and science of this field of medicine. This is easily evidenced by the clarity of thought and completeness with which they treat each topic in this comprehensive, easily readable textbook. I highly recommend this textbook to all who have a need for such a clear, concise teaching of the many aspects of medical physics covered in this work.