An introduction to radiobiology /

An introduction to radiobiology /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Nias, A. H. W.
Edition:	2nd ed.
Imprint:	Chichester ; New York : Wiley, c1998.
Description:	xii, 384 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Medical radiology Radiobiology. Radiobiology. Nuclear Medicine. Radiation Effects. Radiobiology. Medical radiology.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/3305945

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ISBN:	0471975893 (hbk : alk. paper) 0471975907 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. [361]-362) and index.

Table of Contents:

History and Definitions
Cells and Tissues
Proliferation Kinetics
Ionizing Radiations
Subcellular Radiobiology
Radiation Cell Damage
Reparable Damage
Intrinsic Radiosensitivity
Densely Ionizing Radiation
The Oxygen Effect
Radiosensitizers and Radioprotectors
Normal and Malignant Cells
Radiation Pathology
Whole-Body Radiation
Proliferation Kinetics after Radiation
Fractionated Radiotherapy
Protracted Radiation
Diagnostic Radiology
Environmental Radiation
Radiation Protection
Further Reading
Glossary
Index