From Radio-Phobia to Radio-Euphoria: Low Radiation Doses: Safe, Useful, and Necessary

by Ilya Obodovskiy

This book gives a detailed discussion of the initial enthusiasm triggered by the discovery of x-rays and radioactive radiation which later turned into fear and repulsion in a significant part of the global population up to the 21st century.

After a historical review, the author discusses the effect of ionizing radiation on living cells, tissues and organisms. He then describes the relationship between the dose of radiation and the effect it...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3031426444
• ISBN13: 9783031426445
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 369 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"