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From Hiroshima to Fukushima to You: A Primer on Radiation and Health
Dale Dewar
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Description for From Hiroshima to Fukushima to You: A Primer on Radiation and Health
Paperback. Num Pages: 120 pages, figures. BIC Classification: PNRL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 185 x 131 x 13. Weight in Grams: 218.
The bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, brought radiation to international attention but the exact nature of what had been unleashed was still unclear to most. The 1986 meltdown at the Chernobyl nuclear plant again made headlines with estimates of fatalities ranging from 4000 to almost a million deaths. By the time of the shocking 2011 disaster at the Fukushima nuclear plant social media meant governments and corporations no longer had a monopoly over the release of information, but transparency remains low on the agenda. Meanwhile, few physicians give thought to the delayed health effects ... Read more
The bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, brought radiation to international attention but the exact nature of what had been unleashed was still unclear to most. The 1986 meltdown at the Chernobyl nuclear plant again made headlines with estimates of fatalities ranging from 4000 to almost a million deaths. By the time of the shocking 2011 disaster at the Fukushima nuclear plant social media meant governments and corporations no longer had a monopoly over the release of information, but transparency remains low on the agenda. Meanwhile, few physicians give thought to the delayed health effects ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Between the Lines
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
218g
Number of Pages
120
Place of Publication
Ontario, Canada
ISBN
9781771131278
SKU
V9781771131278
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-27
About Dale Dewar
Florian Oelck has a master's degree in International Studies from the University of Ottawa.
Reviews for From Hiroshima to Fukushima to You: A Primer on Radiation and Health
This book combines accessibility with the authors' integrity and competence. Written from the perspective of an experienced physician and drawing conclusions from decades of evidence it provides a vital resource for those who look for critical understanding and comprehension. - Ursula M. Franklin, FRSC, Professor Emerita, University of Toronto Too much of what is written about radiation, and ... Read more