Description: Written by a former chairman of the American Board of Health Physics Comprehensive Panel of Examiners with more than twenty years of professional and academic experience in the health physics field, Contemporary Health Physics offers a uniquely balanced presentation of all theoretical and practical issues essential to a full working knowledge of radiation exposure assessments. The only book covering the entire radiation protection field, it includes detailed coverage of the medical, university, reactor, fuel cycle, environmental, and accelerator areas, and explores key topics in radiation basics, external and internal dosimetry, the biological effects of ionizing radiation, and more. But that is only half the story. Contemporary Health Physics offers far more than the essential facts, figures, and routines found in most texts and references. With the help of more than 375 worked examples developed within the context of various scenarios covering the full gamut of real-world challenges, it quickly instills in readers the professional acumen and practical skills they need to perform accurate radiation assessments in virtually any routine or emergency situation. An excellent resource for upper level students and anyone preparing to take the American Board of Health Physics Comprehensive Examination, Contemporary Health Physics is also a valuable resource for professionals who would like to expand their scope and sharpen their skills.

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