Jean-Claude Amiard, CNRS (University of Nantes), France.
Jean-Claude Zerbib, CEA, France.
ISBN : 9781786308849
Publication Date : November 2024
Hardcover 364 pp
165.00 USD
Co-publisher
In this book, the authors present a summary of past and recent scientific work on estimating radioactivity in the anthroposphere and the radioactive contamination of human beings. They describe the various sources of exposure to ionizing radiation (external, internal and dietary) and estimate the irradiation doses suffered by humans under various conditions (both naturally occurring for the general public and professionals, and from accidents). The harmful effects of ionizing radiation at various biological levels (molecular, cellular and tissue) and health effects at the individual level are also discussed.
Particular focus will be placed on radiation-induced occupational illnesses. The relationship between doses of ionizing radiation and its harmful effects is discussed with reference to high, medium and low doses. The controversies on this subject are outlined, and international and French regulatory values are provided. Finally, an estimate of the radioactive risk for humans is suggested.
1. Radioactive Danger.
2. Radioactive Contamination of the Anthroposphere.
3. Human Exposure to Radionuclides.
4. Radioactive Contamination of Food and Trophic Transfer.
5. Human Bioaccumulation of Radionuclides.
6. Estimates of Human Radiation Doses.
7. Estimating Human Radiation Doses.
8. The Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation at the Molecular and Cellular Level.
9. Health Effects of Ionizing Radiation at the Individual Level.
10. Occupational Diseases Caused by Ionizing Radiation.
11. The Dose–Response Relationship to the Effects of Ionizing Radiation.
12. International and French Regulatory Values.
13. General Conclusions and Perspectives.
Jean-Claude Amiard is a Doctor of Science (State) in radioecology, Director of Research Emeritus at the CNRS (University of Nantes, France) and former Associate Professor in Quebec and China. He is the author of more than 250 publications, 80 books/chapters and 150 communications at international conferences.
Jean-Claude Zerbib is an experienced radiation protection engineer. He has managed a laboratory specializing in nuclear analysis and the radiation protection of accelerators. He has also overseen radioactive waste management and measurement and site decontamination. He is the author of more than 140 publications.
