Multiple Exposures by Catherine Caufield

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Multiple Exposures by Catherine Caufield

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Part of Penguin Press Science S series

Summary

A history of man's use, misuse and control of the power of radiation from the discovery of x-rays and radium to the present day. Artificial radiation is now an ever-present potential danger and Caufield tells a story of political pressure, denials of responsibility by authorities and accidents.

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Multiple Exposures by Catherine Caufield

A history of man's use, misuse and control of the power of radiation from the discovery of x-rays and radium to the present day. Artificial radiation is now an ever-present potential danger, from sources as varied as hospitals and nuclear power-stations, and Caufield tells a story of political pressure, denials of responsibility by authorities and companies, the setting of ever-conjectural safety limits and accidents.

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ISBN 13 9780140124149
ISBN 10 0140124144
Title Multiple Exposures
Author Catherine Caufield
Series Penguin Press Science S
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1990-04-26
Number of pages 336
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.