Table of Contents

1: An Overview of Regulations and Responsibilities for Users of Radioactive Materials
PART I. Review of Nuclear Physics
2: Atomic and Nuclear Structure
3: Nuclear Decay Processes
4: Radioactive Decay and Labeled Compounds
5: Interactions of Radiation with Matter
PART II. Detection and Measurement of Radioactivity
6: Detection of Radioactivity by Gas Ionization Methods
7: Detection of Radioactivity by Solid Scintilation Methods
8: Liquid Scintillation: Theory of Detection and Instrument Design
9: Liquid Scintillation: Practical Aspects
10: Liquid Scintillation: Sample Preparation and Counting Atypical Emissions
11: Detection of Radioactivity by Semiconductors
12: Autoradiographic Methods
13: Statistical Methods for Counting Data
PART III: Biological Effects of Radiation and Radiation Safety
14: Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation
15: Radiation Protection Standards and Dose Calculations
16: Practical Aspects of Radiation Protection
PART IV: Radiotracer Methodology
17: Use of Labeled Compounds in Tracer Experiments
18: Radioimmunoassay and Isotope Dilution

Reviews

"This is an up-to-date textbook for biologists and biomedical students covering . . . radioisotope methodology and safety. It assumes little knowledge of radioactive materials and develops mathematical discussions slowly and clearly." --Recensioni, Instituto Behring S.p.A.
"[It] is an excellent reference for those who are interested in learning the theory of radioisotopic methods in biology and chemistry. The text is clearly organized and well-written. The text is useful for gaining an understanding of the scientific approach to the general theory and use of radionuclides in biological and medical research." --American Journal of Roentgenology
"The clear presentation of fundamental material would make the book a good preclinical text and quality reading for the radiation safety officer. The author claims twenty-five years of experience in teaching introductory courses in radioisotopic methods, and that experience is evident on almost every page." --Clinical Nuclear Medicine
"The book is well written and organized in a logical format. . . . an ample number of high-quality illustrations supplement the text. The clear and detailed presentation of subject matter, along with the use of practical examples and problem sets, provide some elements of a self-study text. I recommend it highly." --Investigative Radiology
". . . the book is good value for money, being well produced and surprisingly readable despite the weight of physics and mathematics." --K.R.F. Elliott, Federation of European Biochemical Societies
"Very comprehensive and up to date LSC applications and methodology."--Richard Tullis, California State University, Hayward.
"Superb up-to-date text!"--Beth Hoskins, PhD, University of Mississippi Medical Center