{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-radiobiology-isbn-9780471975908","title":"An Introduction to Radiobiology","description":"This new edition of A.H.W. Nias' successful book provides an updated and revised introduction to quantitative radiobiology, particularly, to those aspects of the subject which have a practical application. Radiation is used to cure cancer but can also cause it. Radiation is also used in medical diagnosis and in nuclear power stations. In these areas, where questions of benefit and detriment arise, the biological effects of the radiation can now be predicted. There are few aspects of life where risk estimates are so firmly founded on quantitative data. This is not only because of the precision with which radiation dose can be measured but also because of the large body of radiobiological observations which have been made since X-rays were discovered. Written by a scientist with many years experience in the field, An Introduction to Radiobiology will appeal to a wide variety of readers who need to understand the mechanisms by which ionizing radiation causes cellular damage. It will be of interest to technologists in radiation therapy, nuclear medicine and diagnostic radiography, cancer research students and technicians, medical physicists, trainee radiotherapists and nuclear medicine specialists.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reviews of the First Edition: \"In summary, this is an excellent general text that should fill an important gap in many teaching needs, especially those where the major focus is on the biological effects of radiation on humans.\" Journal of the National Cancer Institute \"This is undoubtedly one of the better introductions to the subject which I have read, and I would certainly recommend it not only to beginners but also to mature students of the subject.\" The British Journal of RadiologyQuantitative Radiobiologie verständlich dargestellt! Auch die zweite Auflage dieses von der Kritik ausgezeichnet aufgenommenen Einführungswerkes stellt die Aspekte der praktischen Anwendung der Radiobiologie in den Mittelpunkt. Vollständig überarbeitet und aktualisiert, ist das Werk ein ideales Hilfsmittel für die Ausbildung von Radiotherapeuten und Studenten. (04\/98) History and Definitions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cells and Tissues.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Proliferation Kinetics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Ionizing Radiations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Subcellular Radiobiology.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Radiation Cell Damage.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reparable Damage.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Intrinsic Radiosensitivity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Densely Ionizing Radiation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Oxygen Effect.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Radiosensitizers and Radioprotectors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Normal and Malignant Cells.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Radiation Pathology.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Whole-Body Radiation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Proliferation Kinetics after Radiation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fractionated Radiotherapy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Protracted Radiation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Diagnostic Radiology.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Environmental Radiation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Radiation Protection.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Further Reading.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index. \u003cp\u003eA. H. W. Nias, formerly Emeritus Richard Dimbleby Professor of Cancer Research, United Medical and Dental Schools, University of London, St. Thomas' Hospital, London, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e This new edition of A.H.W. Nias' successful book provides an updated and revised introduction to quantitative radiobiology, particularly, to those aspects of the subject which have a practical application. Radiation is used to cure cancer but can also cause it. Radiation is also used in medical diagnosis and in nuclear power stations. In these areas, where questions of benefit and detriment arise, the biological effects of the radiation can now be predicted. There are few aspects of life where risk estimates are so firmly founded on quantitative data. This is not only because of the precision with which radiation dose can be measured but also because of the large body of radiobiological observations which have been made since X-rays were discovered. Written by a scientist with many years experience in the field, An Introduction to Radiobiology will appeal to a wide variety of readers who need to understand the mechanisms by which ionizing radiation causes cellular damage. It will be of interest to technologists in radiation therapy, nuclear medicine and diagnostic radiography, cancer research students and technicians, medical physicists, trainee radiotherapists and nuclear medicine specialists.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Reviews of the First Edition: \"In summary, this is an excellent general text that should fill an important gap in many teaching needs, especially those where the major focus is on the biological effects of radiation on humans.\" Journal of the National Cancer Institute \"This is undoubtedly one of the better introductions to the subject which I have read, and I would certainly recommend it not only to beginners but also to mature students of the subject.\" The British Journal of Radiology","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988729250021,"sku":"NP9780471975908","price":164.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471975908.jpg?v=1761781358","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/an-introduction-to-radiobiology-isbn-9780471975908","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}