Radioactivity: History, Science, Vital Uses and Ominous Peril

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Michael F. L'Annunziata (Former Head, IAEA Fellowships and Training, Vienna, Austria; Current office: Oceanside, CA, USA)

Radioactivity

History, Science, Vital Uses and Ominous Peril

Michael F. L'Annunziata (Former Head, IAEA Fellowships and Training, Vienna, Austria; Current office: Oceanside, CA, USA)

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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
29 September 2022

Electricity, electromagnetism & magnetism; Nuclear structure physics; Nuclear chemistry, photochemistry & radiation

Radioactivity: History, Science, Vital Uses and Ominous Peril, Third Edition provides an introduction to radioactivity, the building blocks of matter, the fundamental forces in nature, and the role of quarks and force carrier particles. This new edition adds material on the dichotomy between the peaceful applications of radioactivity and the threat to the continued existence of human life from the potential use of more powerful and sophisticated nuclear weapons. The book includes a current review of studies on the probability of nuclear war and treaties, nonproliferation and disarmament, along with historical insights into the achievements of over 100 pioneers and Nobel Laureates.

Through multiple worked examples, the book answers many questions for the student, teacher and practitioner as to the origins, properties and practical applications of radioactivity in fields such as medicine, biological and environmental research, industry, safe nuclear power free of greenhouse gases and nuclear fusion.

Ratings and Reviews of Previous Editions:

CHOICE Magazine, July 2008: ""This work provides an overview of the many interesting aspects of the science of radioactive decays, including in-depth chapters that offer reminiscences on the history and important personalities of the field...

This book can be useful as supplemental reading or as a reference when developing course material for nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, or health physics lectures. Special attention has been given to a chapter on the role radioactivity plays in everyday life applications...

Generally the book is well produced and will be a valuable resource...

Many lectures can be lightened up by including material from this work. Summing up: RECOMMENDED. Upper division undergraduates through professionals; technical program students."" U. Greife, Colorado School of Mines, USA

""I found the biographical accounts of the various stalwarts of Physics inspirational. Most of them, if not all, had to overcome economic hardships or p[ersonal tragedies or had to do their groundbreaking work in the face of tyranny and war. The biographies also highlighted the high standards of moral convictions that the scientists had as they realized the grave implications of some of their work and the potential threats to humanity. This ought to inspire and motivate young men and women aspiring to be physicists. Even people who have been in the field for a while should find your book re-energizing. It certainly had that effect on me.""

-- Dr. Ramkumar Venkataraman, Canberra Industries, Inc., Meriden, CT, USA

Winner of an Honorable Mention in the 2017 PROSE Awards in the category of Chemistry and Physics (https://proseawards.com/winners/2017-award-winners/ )

By: Michael F. L'Annunziata (Former Head IAEA Fellowships and Training Vienna Austria; Current office: Oceanside CA USA)
Imprint: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 216mm,
Weight: 3.540kg
ISBN: 9780443158278
ISBN 10: 0443158274
Pages: 1146
Publication Date: 29 September 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michael F. L'Annunziata earned his PhD degree in 1970 at the University of Arizona. His thesis research in the 1960s under contract with the then-US Atomic Energy Commission dealt with the analysis of radionuclides and chemical remediation of the environment in the event of fission product fallout from nuclear war. L'Annunziata was formerly Head of Fellowships and Training at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria; and he has served as a representative and lecturer for the IAEA on peaceful applications of nuclear energy for development in over 40 countries of the world from 1976-2007 and currently a private consultant in radioactivity analysis. Michael is the recipient of the 2022 Arthur Holly Compton Award in Education granted by the American Nuclear Society.