Elements of Radiobiology

Emerging from the estimable Doctor Selman's own teaching experience, this book gives radiologic tech-nologists and beginning radiology residents a clear, authoritative guide to the essentials of radiobiology. A short historical introduction precedes discussions of pertinent physics and cellular biology and of their interplay: modes of action of x and gamma rays, cell and tissue response, cellular radiosensitivity, and factors affecting cell response to ionizing radiation. Fully one-third of the