Presents the basic ideas and concepts central to a thorough understanding of the principles and techniques used in radiological analyses. The authors (nuclear engineering, Kansas State U.), state in the preface: "What we call radiological assessment deals with evaluation of radiation doses to individuals and population groups from radiation sources both external and internal to the human body, the characterization of radiation sources, and the dispersal of radioactive materials in the environment." The text assumes proficiency in algebra and solid geometry, as well as variety of a tables and formulas are included to aid users in performing realistic calculations. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
