Radiation Protection and Dosimetry: An Introduction to Health Physics (Hardcover)

by Michael G. Stabin (Author)
Key Phrases: radiation protection practice, counting statistics, nonionizing radiation, New York, Health Physics, United States (more...)

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"This introduction to health physics is meant to serve as the basis for a two-course series in the study of radiation protection. a ] The book is meant for individuals wishing to study radiation protection/health physics. a ] the chapters discuss advanced concepts and mathematical models that are appropriate individuals seeking an in-depth understanding of radiation protection. a ] very useful as teaching text. It is clear and concise and the problems and examples further elucidate the material." (Dean W. Broga, Doodya (TM)s Review Service, August, 2008)

Product Description

This book provides an overview of all relevant topics in the field of radiation protection (health physics).Radiation Protection and Dosimetryserves as an essential handbook for practicing health physics professionals, and is also ideal as a teaching text for courses at the university level. The text is organized to introduce the reader to basic principles of radiation emission and propagation, to review current knowledge and historical aspects of the biological effects of radiation, and to cover important operational topics such as radiation shielding and dosimetry. In addition to presenting the most up to date treatment of the topics and references to the literature, most chapters contain numerical problems with their solutions for use in teaching or self assessment. A chapter devoted to Environmental Health Physics was written in collaboration with leading professionals in this area.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (August 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387499822
• ISBN-13: 978-0387499826
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #651,725 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, well-written book, January 15, 2008

By	T. Ushino (S. California, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an excellent book for students of radiation protection and dosimetry. It provides a great overview of health physics from radioisotope decay to non-ionizing radiation. The technical content is balanced with good practical examples. I would like to recommend this book for anyone studying health physics or preparing for the certification by the American Board of Health Physics.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much needed book, June 12, 2008

By	Dean Gillis (Ottawa, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a much needed book. I good modern overview of what you would encounter in the field of radiation protection and dosimetry. The coverage of standards and their development is often missed in other works. Since you will spend a great deal of time referring to these standards knowing the actors and history is important. As someone in the field I would have liked to have seen a little more on international standards development. It was very refreshing to see a text where equations were defined clearly. So many physics books seem to revel in making you figure out that particulars authors flavor of equation definition.
I have found the book to be a great general reference and starting point for those new to the field. It is actually an enjoyable read. And having a joke thrown in once and a while was great.

7 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars That's my dad!, December 1, 2007

By	Daniel Stabin "author's Son" (MTSU) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is the coolest. Buy this book so my family can have more money, but it is a very well written, insightful book, with jokes tosses in at the right times.

Check out his beard!