1st Edition
Radiation Threats and Your Safety A Guide to Preparation and Response for Professionals and Community
By Armin Ansari
Copyright 2010
344 Pages
by
Chapman & Hall
342 Pages
by
Chapman & Hall
344 Pages
by
Chapman & Hall
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While it has aided far many more than it has harmed, radiation is forever etched in the public’s mind as an indiscriminate and particularly pernicious killer. Consequently, it is especially critical in this age of terrorist threats that we equip ourselves with accurate information and practical tools that will serve us in the rare chance that we find ourselves in a radiation crisis.... Read more
Introduction. Radiation, The Environment, and Us. The Basics. Health Effects of Radiation. Types of Radiation Emergencies. Government Response to Radiation Emergencies. Medical Response to Radiation Emergencies. Radiation Drugs. Protecting Yourself from Radiation. The Family Emergency Plan. Environmental Effects of Radiation Emergencies. Psychosocial Impact. Professional Response. Community Preparation. Living with the Threat.
Biography
Ansari, Armin
