Product Overview
The Fifth Edition of this popular text will remain the first choice for those who need current, clinically relevant information on how radiation affects the human body. Written by a practicing, active radiobiologist, the book brings together basic laboratory research and practical, clinical applications. The single-authored, easy-to-read text and informative illustrations ensure comprehension, and summaries at the end of each chapter facilitate quick review.This edition has been reorganized for convenient reference. Brand-new chapters address cancer biology, the clinical response of normal tissues, and gene therapy. Molecular biology is thoroughly integrated into this edition.
