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Social and ethical aspects of radiation risk management /

This book is the first comprehensive treatment of the major ethical and social issues resulting from the use of ionizing radiation. It covers topics such as nuclear fuel cycles, radioactive waste treatment, nuclear bomb testing, nuclear safety management, stakeholder engagement, cleanup after nuclea...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Oughton, Deborah
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam : Elsevier Science, 2013.
Colección:Radioactivity in the Environment Series ; 19.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This book is the first comprehensive treatment of the major ethical and social issues resulting from the use of ionizing radiation. It covers topics such as nuclear fuel cycles, radioactive waste treatment, nuclear bomb testing, nuclear safety management, stakeholder engagement, cleanup after nuclear accidents, ecological risks from radiation, environmental justice, health and safety for radiation workers, radiation dose standards, the ethics of clinical radiology, and the principles of radiation protection and their ethical underpinnings.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1299853293
9781299853294
0080450156
9780080450155
9780080914299
0080914292