"Catherine Caufield has written an important book on an important topic: the history behind the safety standards limiting the effects of high energy radiation on human beings. . . . Provides an immense amount of information in a very readable form."--W. Alan Runciman, Prometheus "From fallout and radon to radioactive smoke detectors and dental X-rays, Caufield traces the proliferation of the uses of radiation in medicine, industry and the military, and in generating energy. An intelligent, non-alarmist history."-- ...
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"Catherine Caufield has written an important book on an important topic: the history behind the safety standards limiting the effects of high energy radiation on human beings. . . . Provides an immense amount of information in a very readable form."--W. Alan Runciman, Prometheus "From fallout and radon to radioactive smoke detectors and dental X-rays, Caufield traces the proliferation of the uses of radiation in medicine, industry and the military, and in generating energy. An intelligent, non-alarmist history."-- Publishers Weekly
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 304 p. Contains: Unspecified. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine- 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 304 pages, illustrated. "In a calm, lucid and compelling book, the author charts the slow progress of science toward understanding of radiation in all its manifestations, and tells of the countless mistakes, potentially disastrous accidents, and cruel experiments along the way. Brilliantly researched and immensely readable, this is a work of monumental significance." FINE-SOFTCOVER.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. (Nuclear Warfare, Radiation, Radioactive Fallout) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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UsedGood. Paperback; fading and shelf wear to exterior; crease to the lower back corn er; bump to spine; otherwise in good condition with clean text and tight bi nding.
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Good. Light to moderate shelf wear to covers. Binding square and tight. No loose pages or creasing to spine. No highlighting, notation, or remainder marks. Thank you for supporting Last Word Books and independent bookstores.
