An Introduction to Radiation Protection is an accessible account of the nature
of the hazards presented by ionizing radiation and the methods of protection,
for those new to the field and for the non-specialist. This book takes the
reader through the general background to the subject, the technical principles
underlying the control of radiation hazards, the biological effects of
radiation, and radiation detection and measurement. These are followed by a
consideration of more specialized topics including radiation protection in
medicine and in the nuclear power industry, radioactive waste management and
radiological emergencies.
