{"product_id":"radioactive-releases-in-the-environment-isbn-9780471899242","title":"Radioactive Releases in the Environment","description":"This text brings together in one single comprehensive reference, the fundamentals of radioactivity. It uniquely fills the gap in the market, as no other books deal with environmental radioactivity to this degree.\u003cbr\u003e * Timely and invaluable as the studies of environmental processes and the awareness of the impact of human activity on our environment are increasing\u003cbr\u003e * Links all three main aspects of environmental radioactivity: Principles, Transport and Measurement\u003cbr\u003e * Useful to a wide readership - students, lecturers, researchers, companies and environmental consultants- Thema des Bandes ist die Radioaktivität in der Umwelt (Herkunft, Transport, Messung)\u003cbr\u003e - einziges Buch auf dem Markt, das sich derart ausführlich nur mit diesem Thema beschäftigt\u003cbr\u003e - wendet sich an breitgefächertes Leserspektrum (Studenten, Dozenten, Forscher, Unternehmen, Berater)\u003cbr\u003e - Interesse am Einfluß menschlicher Tätigkeit auf die Umwelt nimmt ständig zu  1 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY.  \u003cp\u003e2 NATURE OF RADIOACTIVITY.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 INTERACTION OF RADIATION WITH MATTER.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF IONIZING RADIATION AND RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 MANAGEMENT OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 NUCLEAR POWER.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 RELEASES OF RADIONUCLIDES FROM NON-NUCLEAR POWER INDUSTRIES.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 INSTRUMENTATION FOR RADIATION DETECTION AND MEASUREMENT.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 SAMPLING AND SAMPLE PREPARATION.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 STATISTICAL TREATMENT OF RADIOACTIVITY MEASUREMENTS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 RADIOACTIVE SURVEYING AND REMOTE SENSING.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 MODELLING THE DISPERSION OF RADIONUCLIDES IN THE ENVIRONMENT: AN INTRODUCTION TO MODELLING CONCEPTS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 MODELLING DISPERSION OF RADIONUCLIDES IN THE ATMOSPHERE.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 MODELLING DISPERSION OF RADIONUCLIDES IN THE AQUATIC AND TERRESTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 ASSESSMENT OF RADIATION DOSES.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX 1 List of Acronyms used in the Text.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX 2 Units, Terms and Conversion Factors for Radiation, Radioactivity and Related Areas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX 3 Data for the most important environmental radionuclides.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e \"…will also serve as a handbook for workers in the fields of radiochemical analysis and environmental modelling and for scientists, consultants and environmental health and pollution officers…\" (International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Vol.84, No.14 – 15, 10 – 20 December 2004) \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn R. Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eRadioactive Releases in the Environment: Impact and Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeith Randle\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eRadioactive Releases in the Environment: Impact and Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRanjeet S. Sokhi\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eRadioactive Releases in the Environment: Impact and Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Wiley.\u003c\/p\u003e  Man’s environment is pervaded by ionizing radiation of predominantly natural origin but now with an important contribution from anthropogenic activities. Exposure to ionizing radiation can have serious health implications, which is why it is of concern to us. This book brings together under one cover, the fundamentals of radiological protection, the techniques used for measuring radioactivity and radionuclides and the methods for modelling the dispersion of radionuclides in the environment. Information on radioactive decay, the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter and biological effects of radiation is provided in a form that enables the reader to quickly appreciate its importance to the environment and human health. Summaries of the effects of past releases, including the Chernobyl accident, are included as well as examples of applications of models to calculate and predict concentrations of radionuclides in our environment.  \u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at all those studying, at undergraduate and graduate levels, radioactivity in the environment and its impact on man. It will also serve as a handbook for workers in the fields of radiochemical analysis and environmental modelling and for scientists, consultants and environmental health and pollution officers who have to provide radiological data or information for legislative and related purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989909553381,"sku":"NP9780471899242","price":120.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471899242.jpg?v=1761785870","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/radioactive-releases-in-the-environment-isbn-9780471899242","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}