{"product_id":"environmental-radioactivity-and-emergency-preparedness-paperback","title":"Environmental Radioactivity and Emergency Preparedness - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMats Isaksson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristopher L. Raaf\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRadioactive sources such as nuclear power installations can pose a great threat to both humans and our environment. How do we measure, model and regulate such threats? \u003ci\u003eEnvironmental Radioactivity and Emergency Preparedness \u003c\/i\u003eaddresses these topical questions and aims to plug the gap in the lack of comprehensive literature in this field. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book explores how to deal with the threats posed by different radiological sources, including those that are lost or hidden, and the issues posed by the use of such sources. It presents measurement methods and approaches to model and quantify the extent of threat, and also presents strategies for emergency preparedness, such as strategies for first-responders and radiological triage in case an accident should happen. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContaining the latest recommendations and procedures from bodies such as the IAEA, this book is an essential reference for both students and academicians studying radiation safety, as well as for radiation protection experts in public bodies or in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMats Isaksson, Christopher L. Raaf\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 656\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 9.9 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 30, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46474396565703,"sku":"9780367574024","price":110.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/9149\/4343\/files\/d62004476beec6698edb688e7ff6df09.webp?v=1777494981","url":"https:\/\/11-59-2042.myshopify.com\/products\/environmental-radioactivity-and-emergency-preparedness-paperback","provider":"11:59pm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}