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Convenient, easy-to-use features include chapter outlines and
objectives, listing and highlighting of key terms, and bulleted
summaries, general discussion questions, and review questions to
enhance student comprehension and retention.
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NCRP and ICRP content includes guidelines, regulations, and
radiation quantities and units, explaining the effects of low-level
ionizing radiation, demonstrating the link between radiation and
cancer and other diseases, and providing the regulatory perspective
needed for practice.
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Clear and concise writing style covers complex concepts in
radiation protection, biology, and physics in a building-block
approach from basic to more complex concepts.
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Timely coverage of radiation protection regulations addresses
radiation awareness and education efforts across the globe.
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NEW! Chapter Radiation Safety in Computed Tomography and Mammography
compiles content on tomography and mammography into one chapter.
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UPDATED! Full-color equipment images and illustrations reinforce
important information.
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UPDATED! Content reflects the latest ARRT and ASRT curriculum
guidelines.
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Review questions are included at the end of chapters to assess
your comprehension, with answers on the Evolve companion website.
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NEW! Key-word glossary helps you find and understand need-to-know
terms.
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NEW! Additional tables with sensitivity ranges makes each type of
dosimeters easy to reference
