
An Introduction to Radiation Protection
CRC Press
8th Edition
Will be published approx. on 30. June 2026
248 pages
978-1-040-56230-7 (ISBN)
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The eighth edition of this highly readable book continues to cover the technical principles underlying the control of radiation hazards, radiation detection and measurement and the biological effects of radiation, followed by a consideration of radiation protection issues in the nuclear, non-nuclear and medical fields. Further specialized topics include safety and risk assessment, waste management and decommissioning of nuclear and radiation facilities, radiological emergencies and relevant legislation and organizational issues.
Key Features
Essential reading - introduces all aspects of radiation protection in a single book
Accessible and concise - highly structured text supplemented by clear diagrams and photographs, summary sections and revision questions, suitable for the beginner and more advanced radiation practitioner
Up to date - convenient 'one stop shop', reflecting current national and international recommendations and requirements
New to this edition - radiation protection in space exploration and travel
Online supplements - including an image library and sample lectures with worked examples
An accessible account of the nature of the hazards presented by ionizing radiations and the methods of protection against such hazards, the book remains the ideal introductory text for those new to the field, and for the non-specialist, and a useful ready reference for more experienced radiation protection professionals.
Key Features
Essential reading - introduces all aspects of radiation protection in a single book
Accessible and concise - highly structured text supplemented by clear diagrams and photographs, summary sections and revision questions, suitable for the beginner and more advanced radiation practitioner
Up to date - convenient 'one stop shop', reflecting current national and international recommendations and requirements
New to this edition - radiation protection in space exploration and travel
Online supplements - including an image library and sample lectures with worked examples
An accessible account of the nature of the hazards presented by ionizing radiations and the methods of protection against such hazards, the book remains the ideal introductory text for those new to the field, and for the non-specialist, and a useful ready reference for more experienced radiation protection professionals.
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Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Illustrations
89 Tables, color; 65 Line drawings, color; 8 Halftones, color; 16 Halftones, black and white; 73 Illustrations, color; 16 Illustrations, black and white
File size
30,36 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-56230-7 (9781040562307)
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Alan Martin | Sam Harbison | Karen Beach
An Introduction to Radiation Protection
Book
approx. 06/2026
8th Edition
CRC Press
€56.00
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Alan Martin | Sam Harbison | Karen Beach
An Introduction to Radiation Protection
Book
approx. 06/2026
8th Edition
CRC Press
€173.50
Not yet published
Persons
Alan Martin formerly ran the consultancy Alan Martin Associates, UK
Sam Harbison was formerly Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Nuclear Installations and Director of Nuclear Safety, Health & Safety Executive, UK
Karen Beach is a consultant lecturer in radiation protection and a Radiation Protection Advisor, UK
The late Peter Cole was Radiation Protection Advisor and Professor in the Department of Physics, University of Liverpool and was a past President of the Society of Radiation Protection and the Association of University Radiation Protection Officers, UK
Sam Harbison was formerly Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Nuclear Installations and Director of Nuclear Safety, Health & Safety Executive, UK
Karen Beach is a consultant lecturer in radiation protection and a Radiation Protection Advisor, UK
The late Peter Cole was Radiation Protection Advisor and Professor in the Department of Physics, University of Liverpool and was a past President of the Society of Radiation Protection and the Association of University Radiation Protection Officers, UK
Content
Preface
1. The Structure of Matter
2. Radioactivity and Radiation
3. Radiation Units
4. Biological Effects of Radiation
5. Natural and Man-made Radiation
6. The System of Radiological Protection
7. Radiation Protection and Measurement
8. The External Radiation Hazard
9. The Internal Radiation Hazard
10.Practical Health Physics Techniques
11. Legislation and Regulations Related to Radiation Protection
12. Safety and Risk Assessment
13. Radiation protection in the Nuclear Industry
14. Radiation Protection in Medicine
15. Radiation Protection in the Nuclear Industry
16. Radioactive Waste and the Decommissioning of Radioactive Facilities
17. Radiation Protection in Space
18. Radiological Incidents and Emergencies
19. The Organization and Administration of Radiation Protection Services
Appendix A: List of Elements
Appendix B: Relationship of Units
Appendix C: Answers to Numerical Questions
Bibliography
1. The Structure of Matter
2. Radioactivity and Radiation
3. Radiation Units
4. Biological Effects of Radiation
5. Natural and Man-made Radiation
6. The System of Radiological Protection
7. Radiation Protection and Measurement
8. The External Radiation Hazard
9. The Internal Radiation Hazard
10.Practical Health Physics Techniques
11. Legislation and Regulations Related to Radiation Protection
12. Safety and Risk Assessment
13. Radiation protection in the Nuclear Industry
14. Radiation Protection in Medicine
15. Radiation Protection in the Nuclear Industry
16. Radioactive Waste and the Decommissioning of Radioactive Facilities
17. Radiation Protection in Space
18. Radiological Incidents and Emergencies
19. The Organization and Administration of Radiation Protection Services
Appendix A: List of Elements
Appendix B: Relationship of Units
Appendix C: Answers to Numerical Questions
Bibliography
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