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Life and Death Rays: Radioactive Poisoning and Radiation Exposure [Minkštas viršelis]

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(University of Nottingham, UK)
  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 246 pages, aukštis x plotis: 234x156 mm, weight: 480 g, 11 Tables, black and white; 24 Line drawings, black and white; 59 Halftones, black and white; 83 Illustrations, black and white
  • Išleidimo metai: 06-Jul-2021
  • Leidėjas: CRC Press
  • ISBN-10: 0367456494
  • ISBN-13: 9780367456498
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  • Formatas: Paperback / softback, 246 pages, aukštis x plotis: 234x156 mm, weight: 480 g, 11 Tables, black and white; 24 Line drawings, black and white; 59 Halftones, black and white; 83 Illustrations, black and white
  • Išleidimo metai: 06-Jul-2021
  • Leidėjas: CRC Press
  • ISBN-10: 0367456494
  • ISBN-13: 9780367456498
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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



    • 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.

    Recenzijos

    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 Poison 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 Ill 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.