Canada - living with radiation : CC172-7/1995E-PDF
Written in easy-to-understand language, Living With Radiation describes the sources of exposure of radiation, and discusses its potentially harmful biological effects, including cancer risks and risks of exposure during pregnancy, and explores the medical and industrial uses of radiation and transportation of radioactive materials and radioactive waste management. Ideal for both the lay person and expert, this informative book includes illustrations, a handy glossary, statistical information, and a bibliography.
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| Department/Agency | Canada. Atomic Energy Control Board. |
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| Title | Canada - living with radiation |
| Publication type | Monograph |
| Language | [English] |
| Other language editions | [French] |
| Format | Electronic |
| Electronic document | |
| Other formats | Paper-[English] |
| Note(s) | Contents: Living with radiation.--Concepts and quantities.--Sources of radiation exposure.--Biological effects of radiation.--Radiation protection principles.--Natural radiation.--Medical uses of radiation.--Industrial uses of radiation.--Occupational exposure.--Radiation in the environment.--Nuclear power.--Emergency planning.--Regulatory control of ionizing radiation.--Sources of further information.--Symbols and units.--Glossary. "Digitized by Publishing and Depository Services, Public Works and Government Services Canada - 2014" |
| Publishing information | Ottawa - Ontario : Atomic Energy Control Board c1995. |
| Description | 141p.figs., glossary, graphs, tables |
| ISBN | 978-0-660-20291-4 |
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| Subject terms | Radiation |