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(University of Nottingham, UK)
  • Formaat: Hardback, 246 pages, kõrgus x laius: 234x156 mm, kaal: 453 g, 11 Tables, black and white; 24 Line drawings, black and white; 59 Halftones, black and white; 83 Illustrations, black and white
  • Ilmumisaeg: 06-Jul-2021
  • Kirjastus: CRC Press
  • ISBN-10: 0367463369
  • ISBN-13: 9780367463366
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  • Formaat: Hardback, 246 pages, kõrgus x laius: 234x156 mm, kaal: 453 g, 11 Tables, black and white; 24 Line drawings, black and white; 59 Halftones, black and white; 83 Illustrations, black and white
  • Ilmumisaeg: 06-Jul-2021
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  • ISBN-10: 0367463369
  • ISBN-13: 9780367463366
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This unique book provides an accessible introduction to both the scientific background and the key people involved in the discovery and use of radiation and radioactivity. It begins by providing a short history of radiation exposures and radiation poisoning; from the early inappropriate use of X-rays and radium cures through the misadventures of the Manhattan Project and the Chernobyl disaster, to the high-profile and deliberate poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko in London with polonium-210, which gave rise to worldwide media attention.

The chapters provide a catalogue of deliberate criminal acts, unfortunate accidents, and inadvertent radiation exposures, exploring well-known events in detail, as well as some not so well-known occurrences. It works through the topics by focusing on human stories and events and their biological impact. In addition, it covers descriptions of the beneficial uses of radiation and radioactivity.

This book can be enjoyed by any reader with a general interest in science, as well as by students and professionals within the scientific and medical communities.

Key features











Authored by a subject area specialist who has worked in both clinical practice and academia and was involved with the national media following incidents of national and international importance





Provides a unique human perspective into well-known and some lesser known events and a concise history of the discovery of radiation and the events that followed





Adds scientific and medical background to a subject of high media interest

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Life and Death Rays: Radioactive Poisoning and Radiation Exposure by Alan Perkins (2022) is an in-depth exploration of radiation and radioactive poisoning. The book provides great insight into radiations history, science, and impact with an approach that combines technical aspects with fascinating historical stories. It explains the medical benefits of radiation and its dangers, making the book relevant to professionals in clinical toxicology, environmental health, and medical fields and general readers interested.

Overall, Life and Death Rays: Radioactive Poisoning and Radiation Exposure is a very informative and interesting book that combines aspects of history, science, and ethics in one coherent narrative. While some areas could be improved, such as further case studies and discussion of recent developments, the book remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in radiation and radioactive poisoning. With an easy-to-understand writing style and supportive illustrations, this book can be enjoyed by both general readers and professionals in related fields.

- Cacu Cacu and Elfi Rindiana, International Journal of Radiation Biology, September 2024

The imagery and compelling narratives give the book the tone of a detective novel! Alan Perkins does an excellent job of arousing the reader's curiosity, drawing them in and encouraging them to browse through the pages. Perkins' writing is engaging with a sense of wit. The book is very well-researched, referencing a wide range of sources, such as historical records, scientific papers, reports and interviews. The inclusion of numerous historical photographs of scientists, laboratories, equipment, sites and artefacts enhances the readability and contributes to the book's overall appeal and worth.

Life and Death Rays offers an insightful and well-rounded exploration of the history and impact of radiation and radioactivity in humanity. Alan Perkins is a master storyteller (he delivers captivating talks as well!) who promotes a profound understanding of radiation's double-edged sword properties to both heal and harm. If you are fascinated by the history and science of radiation, radioactivity, X-rays, nuclear power, radiation poisoning, and the ethical challenges involved in employing such an extremely powerful force on humanity, then this book is for you.

- Emeritus Professor Kwan Hoong Ng, Department of Biomedical Imaging, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine, March 2025

Preface xi
Acknowledgements xiii
About the Author xv
Chapter 1 The Poisoned Chalice
1(18)
1.1 Poisoning of a Russian Defector
1(1)
1.2 Poisons and Poisoners
2(1)
1.3 Environmental and Inadvertent Poisoning
3(2)
1.4 Deliberate Poisoning
5(1)
1.5 Thallium: the Poisoner's Poison
6(4)
1.6 Treatment of Thallium Poisoning
10(1)
1.7 Thallium Radiation Poisoning
11(4)
1.8 Poisoning With Tritium (Hydrogen-3)
15(1)
1.9 Poisoning With Phosphorous-32
16(1)
1.10 Irradiation With Sealed Sources
17(2)
Chapter 2 Designer Poisons
19(10)
2.1 Poi son Laboratories
19(1)
2.2 Laboratory No 1
20(3)
2.3 Unit 731
23(1)
2.4 Edgewood Arsenal and ULTRA
24(5)
Chapter 3 Mysterious Rays
29(14)
3.1 Radiation, Matter and Energy
29(2)
3.2 The Wondrous Roentgen Rays
31(5)
3.3 111 Health and Safety
36(7)
Chapter 4 Radiant Health
43(16)
4.1 X-ray Vision
43(2)
4.2 Electromechanical Medical Appliances
45(4)
4.3 If the Shoe Fits
49(2)
4.4 Beauty and the Beast
51(2)
4.5 Mass Irradiation for Health and Hygiene
53(6)
Chapter 5 Kill or Cure
59(28)
5.1 A State of Decay
59(1)
5.2 Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiation
60(1)
5.3 Radioactivity and the Birth of the Atomic Age
61(5)
5.4 Radium, the Element of Life and Death
66(4)
5.5 The Qray Electro-Radioactive Dry Compress
70(1)
5.6 Sunshine in a Bottle
71(8)
5.7 The Poisoned Paintbrush
79(4)
5.8 Radiotherapy
83(4)
Chapter 6 Chain Reactions
87(16)
6.1 Embracing the Atom
87(2)
6.2 The Manhattan Project
89(4)
6.3 The Philadelphia Incident
93(1)
6.4 Tickling the Dragon's Tail
94(5)
6.5 Stirring Up Trouble
99(1)
6.6 Dawn of the Atomic Age
100(3)
Chapter 7 Nutopia
103(16)
7.1 Human Radiation Experiments
103(1)
7.2 Testing Times
104(4)
7.3 Ultium, Extremium and Plutonium
108(2)
7.4 An Unexpected Bitter Taste
110(1)
7.5 The US Plutonium Studies
110(7)
7.6 UK Human Tissue Studies
117(2)
Chapter 8 From Tracers to Treatment
119(18)
8.1 The Marked Card
119(2)
8.2 Atomic Golf Balls
121(1)
8.3 Track and Trace
121(2)
8.4 The Nuclear Cloud's Silver Lining
123(2)
8.5 Nuclear Medicine
125(4)
8.6 Technetium, the Missing Element
129(3)
8.7 The Antimatter Scan
132(5)
Chapter 9 A Series of Unfortunate Events
137(18)
9.1 Accidents Happen
137(1)
9.2 The Windscale Fire, 1957
137(4)
9.3 The SL-1 Meltdown, 1961
141(1)
9.4 Three Mile Island Accident, 1979
141(1)
9.5 The Chernobyl Disaster, 1986
142(4)
9.6 The Tokaimura Accident, 1999: a Fate Worse Than Death
146(4)
9.7 The Fukushima Daiichi Disaster, 2011
150(1)
9.8 Military and Medical Mishaps
151(4)
Chapter 10 Home and Away
155(12)
10.1 Radon Alert
155(2)
10.2 Home Truths
157(2)
10.3 The Radioactive Boy Scout
159(2)
10.4 The Kramstorsk Tragedy
161(1)
10.5 Environmental Radiation
162(1)
10.6 Cosmic and Space Radiation
163(1)
10.7 Radioactive Food for Thought
163(1)
10.8 Geological Radiation
164(1)
10.9 The Most Radioactive Place on the Earth
164(3)
Chapter 11 Biological Effects and Medical Treatment
167(14)
11.1 Biological Effects of Radiation
167(5)
11.2 Radiosensitivity
172(3)
11.3 Treatment of Radiation Casualties
175(2)
11.4 Treating Radiation Casualties
177(1)
11.5 Beer and Dragon's Blood
178(3)
Chapter 12 Spies, Subterfuge, Missions and Murder
181(24)
12.1 Spy Dust
181(7)
12.2 X-ray Surveillance
188(1)
12.3 The London Polonium Poisoning
189(6)
12.4 Polonium-210
195(2)
12.5 Deployment, Diagnosis and Detective Work
197(5)
12.6 Other Polonium Poisonings
202(2)
12.7 Security of Radioactive Materials
204(1)
Glossary 205(8)
Bibliography 213(6)
Appendix 1 Table of SI Metric Prefixes 219(2)
Index 221
Alan Perkins is Emeritus Professor of Medical Physics in Radiological Sciences in the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham, having previously held the position of Clinical Professor of Medical Physics in the School of Medicine and Honorary Consultant Clinical Scientist at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, where he was the Clinical Support Divisional Lead for Research and Innovation. He has over 35 years experience in Nuclear Medicine and Medical Physics and broad managerial experience in the National Health Service. His contribution to clinical science and collaborative research has resulted in authorship of over 200 peer-reviewed publications and 6 published textbooks. Professor Perkins is a Past President of the British Nuclear Medicine Society and Past President of the International Research Group for Immunoscintigraphy and Therapy, a previous Vice President of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine and currently a Governor and Chair of the Research Strategy Board for Coeliac UK. He was an editor of the UK journal Nuclear Medicine Communications and for over 9 years represented the UK on The High-Level Group for the Security of Medical Radioisotope Supplies at the OECD in Paris. He has consulted for a number of commercial organisations and has acted as an expert witness for pharmaceutical litigation in the US.