Natural Radioactivity in Water Supplies

This book outlines the scientific aspects of the control of natural radioactivity in water supplies, as well as the labyrinthine uncertainties in water quality regulation concerning natural radiocontamination of water.

Table des matières

1 Foundations Of The Atomic Theory 2 An Introduction To Natural Radioactivity 3 Mechanisms Of Exposure To Ionizing Radiation 4 Biological Effects Of Ionizing Radiation 5 The Role Of Values In Radiation Protection Policy 6 The Legal Milieu 7 One City's Experience 8 Summary: The Determinants Of Evolving Regulation

A propos de l'auteur

Jack K. Horner is a senior scientist at Science Applications International Corporation in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Résumé

This book outlines the scientific aspects of the control of natural radioactivity in water supplies, as well as the labyrinthine uncertainties in water quality regulation concerning natural radiocontamination of water.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Horner, Jack K Horner, Jack K. Horner
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9780367005344
• ISBN: 978-0-367-00534-4
• Pages: 392
• Catégories: Sciences naturelles, médecine, informatique, technique > Technique > Technique de la construction et de l'environnement; Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Sciences politiques > Sciences politiques et formation politique; Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, Politics & government, environmental science, engineering & technology, Conservation of the environment, Politics and government, Environmental science, engineering and technology