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Social and Ethical Aspects of Radiation Risk Management, Volume 19 (Hardcover, New) Loot Price: R3,746
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Social and Ethical Aspects of Radiation Risk Management, Volume 19 (Hardcover, New): Deborah Oughton, Sven Ove Hansson

Social and Ethical Aspects of Radiation Risk Management, Volume 19 (Hardcover, New)

Deborah Oughton, Sven Ove Hansson; Series edited by M. Baxter

Series: Radioactivity in the Environment

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This book is the first comprehensive treatment of the major ethical and social issues resulting from the use of ionizing radiation. It covers topics such as nuclear fuel cycles, radioactive waste treatment, nuclear bomb testing, nuclear safety management, stakeholder engagement, cleanup after nuclear accidents, ecological risks from radiation, environmental justice, health and safety for radiation workers, radiation dose standards, the ethics of clinical radiology, and the principles of radiation protection and their ethical underpinnings. With authors ranging from philosophers to radiation protection officials and practitioners, the book spans from theoretical to practical implications of this important area of radiation risk assessment and management.
Covers all the major social and ethical issues in relation to radiation protectionInformation is easily accessible and non-technicalAuthors include leading radiation protection officials as well as specialists who are more independent of the radiation protection system, thus presenting both authoritative and more critical viewsIncludes theoretical perspectives as well as practical experience

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Imprint: Elsevier Science Ltd
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Radioactivity in the Environment
Release date: September 2013
First published: 2013
Editors: Deborah Oughton • Sven Ove Hansson
Series editors: M. Baxter
Dimensions: 229 x 152 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 408
Edition: New
ISBN-13: 978-0-08-045015-5
Categories: Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Nuclear issues
Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General
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LSN: 0-08-045015-6
Barcode: 9780080450155

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