Catherine Caufield has written an important book on an important topic: the history behind the safety standards limiting the effects of high energyradiation on human beings . . . Provides an immense amount of informationin a very readable form W. Alan Runciman, Prometheus "From fallout and radon to radioactive smoke detectors and dental X-rays, Caufield traces the proliferation of the uses of radiation in medicine, industry and the military, and in generating energy. An intelligent, non-alarmist history" Publishers Weekly
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Soft Cover. Condition: Fine-. 304 pages, illustrated. "In a calm, lucid and compelling book, the author charts the slow progress of science toward understanding of radiation in all its manifestations, and tells of the countless mistakes, potentially disastrous accidents, and cruel experiments along the way. Brilliantly researched and immensely readable, this is a work of monumental significance." FINE- SOFTCOVER Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 004198