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Radiation: What it is, What You Need to Know... by Eric Lax Paperback / softback
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Item specifics
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- ISBN
- 0307950204
- EAN
- 9780307950208
- Date of Publication
- 2013-10-08
- Publication Name
- N/A
- Type
- Paperback / softback
- Release Title
- Radiation: What it is, What You Need to Know (Vintage)
- Artist
- Eric Lax
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0307950204
ISBN-13
9780307950208
eBay Product ID (ePID)
160079216
Product Key Features
Book Title
Radiation : What It Is, What You Need to Know
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2013
Topic
Radiation, History, Physics / Nuclear
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
10 oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Praise for Robert Peter Gale and Eric Lax's Radiation "Eric Lax [and Robert] Gale weigh up the risks and benefits of industrial, medical and natural radiation clearly, logically and with ample science. . . . It is Gale's phenomenal frontline experience that gives this book edge." -- Nature "Humorous and accessible. . . . Gale and Lax aim to fill in the gaps in the public understanding of all things nuclear, and they are adept at doing so. . . . The book navigates this troublesome territory without bias. . . . [Gale and Lax] present a host of interesting facts and figures . . . and their explanation of the biological effect of internal radiation is excellent. . . . This book does a good job at explaining radiation and what it does, both good and bad. Radiation is integral to our planet and its use will shape our future here. In Radiation , Gale and Lax help us understand how and why." -- New Scientist "Everyone needs to read this book; it's compact, easy to understand, rife with interesting revelations, and it cuts through a great deal of the noise surrounding the subject [of radiation]." -- Jewish Journal "Stellar. . . . Gale and Lax objectively present the danger and value of radioactivity. In content and writing, Radiation absolutely glows." -- Booklist (starred review) "[Lax and] Gale's is an invaluable guide for negotiating an increasingly radioactive world--for scientists, patients of radiation-related medical procedures, and environmentalists alike." -- Publishers Weekly "A well-written extension of the reach of reason in an area fraught with phobia and hysteria." -- Kirkus Reviews, "Eric Lax [and Robert] Gale weigh up the risks and benefits of industrial, medical and natural radiation clearly, logically and with ample science. But it is Gale's phenomenal frontline experience that gives this book edge." - Nature "[Lax and] Gale's is an invaluable guide for negotiating an increasingly radioactive world-for scientists, patients of radiation-related medical procedures, and environmentalists alike." - Publishers Weekly "Gale and Lax objectively present the danger and value of radioactivity. In content and writing, Radiation absolutely glows." - Booklist "A well-written extension of the reach of reason in an area fraught with phobia and hysteria." - Kirkus Reviews "Gale and Lax aim to fill in the gaps in the public understanding of all things nuclear, and they are adept at doing so. Throughout the book they present a host of interesting facts and figures in humorous and accessible prose." -New Scientist From the Hardcover edition., Praise for Robert Peter Gale and Eric Lax's Radiation "Eric Lax [and Robert] Gale weigh up the risks and benefits of industrial, medical and natural radiation clearly, logically and with ample science. . . . It is Gale's phenomenal frontline experience that gives this book edge." -- Nature "Humorous and accessible. . . . Gale and Lax aim to fill in the gaps in the public understanding of all things nuclear, and they are adept at doing so. . . . The book navigates this troublesome territory without bias. . . . [Gale and Lax] present a host of interesting facts and figures . . . and their explanation of the biological effect of internal radiation is excellent. . . . This book does a good job at explaining radiation and what it does, both good and bad. Radiation is integral to our planet and its use will shape our future here. In Radiation , Gale and Lax help us understand how and why." -- New Scientist "Everyone needs to read this book; it's compact, easy to understand, rife with interesting revelations, and it cuts through a great deal of the noise surrounding the subject [of radiation]." -- Jewish Journal "Stellar. . . . Gale and Lax objectively present the danger and value of radioactivity. In content and writing, Radiation absolutely glows." -- Booklist (starred review) "[Lax and] Gale's is an invaluable guide for negotiating an increasingly radioactive world--for scientists, patients of radiation-related medical procedures, and environmentalists alike." -- Publishers Weekly "A well-written extension of the reach of reason in an area fraught with phobia and hysteria." -- Kirkus Reviews, "[Lax and] Gale's is an invaluable guide for negotiating an increasingly radioactive world-for scientists, patients of radiation-related medical procedures, and environmentalists alike." - Publishers Weekly "Gale and Lax objectively present the danger and value of radioactivity. In content and writing, Radiation absolutely glows." - Booklist "A well-written extension of the reach of reason in an area fraught with phobia and hysteria." - Kirkus Reviews "Gale and Lax aim to fill in the gaps in the public understanding of all things nuclear, and they are adept at doing so. Throughout the book they present a host of interesting facts and figures in humorous and accessible prose." -New Scientist From the Hardcover edition., "[Lax and] Gale's is an invaluable guide for negotiating an increasingly radioactive world-for scientists, patients of radiation-related medical procedures, and environmentalists alike." - Publishers Weekly "Gale and Lax objectively present the danger and value of radioactivity. In content and writing, Radiation absolutely glows." - Booklist "A well-written extension of the reach of reason in an area fraught with phobia and hysteria." - Kirkus Reviews
Dewey Decimal
363.17/9
Synopsis
The universe was born in a nuclear explosion. We live on a radioactive planet. Without radiation there would be not life. And yet radiation remains deeply misunderstood and often mistakenly feared. Now Dr. Robert Peter Gale-one of the world's leading experts on the subject-and Eric Lax set the record straight about subjects like uranium, plutonium, iodine-131, X-Rays, CT scans, and the radiation of food, while lucidly debunking myths about radioactivity. In this fascinating book, the authors explore the science, benefits, and risks of radiation exposure, drawing on the most up-to-date research and Gale's extensive experience treating victims of radiation accidents around the globe. Here is an illuminating and essential guide to our post-Chernobyl, post-Fukushima world., The universe was born in a nuclear explosion. We live on a radioactive planet. Without radiation there would be not life. And yet radiation remains deeply misunderstood and often mistakenly feared. Now Dr. Robert Peter Gale--one of the world's leading experts on the subject--and Eric Lax set the record straight about subjects like uranium, plutonium, iodine-131, X-Rays, CT scans, and the radiation of food, while lucidly debunking myths about radioactivity. In this fascinating book, the authors explore the science, benefits, and risks of radiation exposure, drawing on the most up-to-date research and Gale's extensive experience treating victims of radiation accidents around the globe. Here is an illuminating and essential guide to our post-Chernobyl, post-Fukushima world.
LC Classification Number
RA569.G294 2013
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- e***m (458)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseit said the disc was in very good condition and it has many scratches. I'm assuming it will play okay but it should have been described as good at best
- a***a (1281)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat book, in excellent condition, quickly shipped- thank you!
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