Social and Ethical Aspects of Radiation Risk Management

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Nuclear Energy, Science, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Nature
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Author: M. Baxter ISBN: 9780080914299
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publication: September 7, 2013
Imprint: Elsevier Science Language: English
Author: M. Baxter
ISBN: 9780080914299
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication: September 7, 2013
Imprint: Elsevier Science
Language: English

Social and Ethical Aspects of Radiation Risk Management provides a 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. With authors ranging from philosophers to radiation protection officials and practitioners, the book spans from theoretical to practical implications of this important area of radiation risk assessment and management.

  • Covers all the major social and ethical issues in relation to radiation protection
  • Information is easily accessible and non-technical
  • Authors include leading radiation protection officials as well as specialists who are more independent of the radiation protection system, thus presenting both authoritative and more critical views
  • Includes theoretical perspectives as well as practical experience
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Social and Ethical Aspects of Radiation Risk Management provides a 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. With authors ranging from philosophers to radiation protection officials and practitioners, the book spans from theoretical to practical implications of this important area of radiation risk assessment and management.

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