Random House New Releases - Science - Radiation

Overpowered by Martin Blank, PhD

2014-01-14T00:30:00-05:00

Overpowered The Dangers of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF) and What You Can Do about It
Written by Martin Blank, PhD

Hardcover, 256 pages | Seven Stories Press | Science - Electromagnetism; Science - Radiation; Health & Fitness | $23.95 | 978-1-60980-509-8 (1-60980-509-7)

"This book is a must for anyone concerned with protecting their well-being, that of loved ones, and other species. From the personal, the political, and the planetary, you will never see things the same way again."–B. Blake Levitt, former New York Times contributor, Author, Electromagnetic Fields, A Consumer’s Guide to the Issues and How to Protect Ourselves

Keys, wallet, cell phone . . . ready to go! Cell phones have become ubiquitous fixtures of 21st century life--suctioned to our ears and stuck in our pockets. Yet, we've all heard whispers that these essential little devices give you brain cancer. Could it be true? In 2011, the World Health Organization shocked the international community by confirming that the radiation from cell phones is a possible carcinogen to humans. Many of us are left wondering, as Maureen Dowd asked in the New York Times, are cells the new cigarettes?

Dr. Martin Blank notes that while the presumption of innocence is invaluable to the system of justice, it does not make sense as a public health standard. Overpowered brings readers, in accessible and fascinating prose, through the science, indicating biological effects resulting from low, non-thermal levels of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (levels considered safe by regulatory agencies). Radiation that comes not only from cell phones, but many other devices we use in our homes and offices every day.

It is generally accepted that there should be a limit on exposure of the public to EMF. However, industry pushes the envelope. Dr. Blank advises applying the precautionary principle when it comes to demonstrably hazardous EMF--and teaches us how we can take steps in our daily lives to reduce exposures. In this incredibly timely book, he arms us with the information we need to keep ourselves and our families safe.

Overpowered by Martin Blank, PhD

2014-01-14T00:30:00-05:00

Overpowered The Dangers of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF) and What You Can Do about It
Written by Martin Blank, PhD

eBook | Seven Stories Press | Science - Electromagnetism; Science - Radiation; Health & Fitness | $23.95 | 978-1-60980-510-4 (1-60980-510-0)

"This book is a must for anyone concerned with protecting their well-being, that of loved ones, and other species. From the personal, the political, and the planetary, you will never see things the same way again."–B. Blake Levitt, former New York Times contributor, author Electromagnetic Fields, A Consumer’s Guide to the Issues and How to Protect Ourselves

Keys, wallet, cell phone . . . ready to go! Cell phones have become ubiquitous fixtures of 21st century life--suctioned to our ears and stuck in our pockets. Yet, we've all heard whispers that these essential little devices give you brain cancer. Could it be true? In 2011, the World Health Organization shocked the international community by confirming that the radiation from cell phones is a possible carcinogen to humans. Many of us are left wondering, as Maureen Dowd asked in the New York Times, are cells the new cigarettes?

Dr. Martin Blank notes that while the presumption of innocence is invaluable to the system of justice, it does not make sense as a public health standard. Overpowered brings readers, in accessible and fascinating prose, through the science, indicating biological effects resulting from low, non-thermal levels of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation (levels considered safe by regulatory agencies). Radiation that comes not only from cell phones, but many other devices we use in our homes and offices every day.

It is generally accepted that there should be a limit on exposure of the public to EMF. However, industry pushes the envelope. Dr. Blank advises applying the precautionary principle when it comes to demonstrably hazardous EMF--and teaches us how we can take steps in our daily lives to reduce exposures. In this incredibly timely book, he arms us with the information we need to keep ourselves and our families safe.

Radiation by Eric Lax

2013-10-08T00:30:00-05:00

Radiation What It Is, What You Need to Know
Written by Robert Peter Gale and Eric Lax

Trade Paperback, 288 pages | Vintage | Science - Radiation; Science - Nuclear Physics; Science - History | $16.95 | 978-0-307-95020-8 (0-307-95020-4)

The essential guide to radiation: the good, the bad, and the utterly fascinating, explained with unprecedented clarity.

Earth, born in a nuclear explosion, is a radioactive planet; without radiation, life would not exist. And while radiation can be dangerous, it is also deeply misunderstood and often mistakenly feared. Now Robert Peter Gale, M.D,—the doctor to whom concerned governments turned in the wake of the Chernobyl and Fukushima disasters—in collaboration with medical writer Eric Lax draws on an exceptional depth of knowledge to correct myths and establish facts.

Exploring what have become trigger words for anxiety—nuclear energy and nuclear weapons, uranium, plutonium, iodine-131, mammogram, X-ray, CT scan, threats to the food chain—the authors demystify the science and dangers of radiation, and examine its myriad benefits, from safely sterilizing our food to the relatively low-risk fuel alternative of nuclear energy. This is the book for all readers who have asked themselves questions such as: What kinds of radiation, and what degree of exposure, cause cancer? What aftereffects have nuclear accidents and bombs had? Does radiation increase the likelihood of birth defects? And how does radiation work?

Hugely illuminating, Radiation is the definitive road map to our post-Chernobyl, post-Fukushima world.

Radiation by Eric Lax

2013-01-29T00:30:00-05:00

Radiation What It Is, What You Need to Know
Written by Robert Peter Gale and Eric Lax

Hardcover, 288 pages | Knopf | Science - Radiation; Science - Nuclear Physics; Science - History | $26.95 | 978-0-307-95969-0 (0-307-95969-4)

Radiation by Eric Lax

2013-01-29T00:30:00-05:00

Radiation What It Is, What You Need to Know
Written by Robert Peter Gale and Eric Lax

eBook, 288 pages | Knopf | Science - Radiation; Science - Nuclear Physics; Science - History | $13.99 | 978-0-307-95970-6 (0-307-95970-8)

Radiation by Robert Fass

2013-01-29T00:30:00-05:00

Radiation What It Is, What You Need to Know
Written by Robert Peter Gale and Eric Lax
Read by Robert Fass

Unabridged Audiobook Download | Random House Audio | Science - Radiation; Science - Nuclear Physics; Science - History | $20.00 | 978-0-449-80698-2 (0-449-80698-7)

Radiation And Modern Life by Alan E. Waltar

2004-11-05T00:30:00-05:00

Radiation And Modern Life Fulfilling Marie Curie's Dream
Written by Alan E. Waltar

Hardcover, 336 pages | Prometheus Books | Science - Radiation | $28.99 | 978-1-59102-250-3 (1-59102-250-9)

With an introduction by Marie Curie’s granddaughter, nuclear physicist Dr. Hélène Langevin-Joliot, who reveals a host of interesting and hitherto unknown stories about her famous family (winners of five Nobel Prizes), this unique popular science book dispels many unfounded fears and provides a wealth of valuable information.

As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Marie Curie’s first Nobel Prize, awarded to her and her husband, Pierre, for their monumental discovery of radioactivity, it is an ideal time to reflect on the countless ways that their astounding work has so marvelously enriched our daily lives. Despite public fears of the potentially harmful effects of radiation from nuclear waste, we in fact rely on its many beneficial uses everyday for fresh food preservation, fighting terrorism, stopping crime, cancer detection and treatment, spacecraft power, and numerous other life-enhancing applications.

In this lucid overview of radiation’s many great benefits and ongoing potential, Dr. Alan E. Waltar, past president of the American Nuclear Society, explains how this important energy source has been harnessed to serve a plethora of humanitarian tasks. Through artful use of vivid anecdotes that give vibrancy to technical explanations, Waltar provides numerous examples of radiation’s many uses in agriculture, medicine, electricity generation, modern industry, transportation, public safety, environmental protection, space exploration, and even archeology and the arts. Estimating the total financial contribution of all these varied uses, Waltar comes to the startling revelation that radiation technology now contributes more than $420 billion to the U.S. economy and over 4.4 million jobs. In only one century, Marie Curie’s discoveries have provided an infrastructure larger than the entire U.S. airline industry.

In the future Dr. Waltar foresees continuous improvement in many areas of science, industry, and medicine through tapping the incredible potential of Marie Curie’s initial insights. At a time when our dependency on foreign oil makes us vulnerable and when we know that our fossil fuel resources will soon be used up, we need to understand radiation more than ever. This superb book will provide that necessary insight.

Random House New Releases - Science - Radiation

Overpowered by Martin Blank, PhD

Overpowered The Dangers of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF) and What You Can Do about ItWritten by Martin Blank, PhD

Overpowered by Martin Blank, PhD

Overpowered The Dangers of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF) and What You Can Do about ItWritten by Martin Blank, PhD

Radiation by Eric Lax

Radiation What It Is, What You Need to KnowWritten by Robert Peter Gale and Eric Lax

Radiation by Eric Lax

Radiation What It Is, What You Need to KnowWritten by Robert Peter Gale and Eric Lax

Radiation by Eric Lax

Radiation What It Is, What You Need to KnowWritten by Robert Peter Gale and Eric Lax

Radiation by Robert Fass

Radiation What It Is, What You Need to KnowWritten by Robert Peter Gale and Eric Lax Read by Robert Fass

Radiation And Modern Life by Alan E. Waltar

Radiation And Modern Life Fulfilling Marie Curie's DreamWritten by Alan E. Waltar

Overpowered The Dangers of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF) and What You Can Do about It
Written by Martin Blank, PhD

Overpowered The Dangers of Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF) and What You Can Do about It
Written by Martin Blank, PhD

Radiation What It Is, What You Need to Know
Written by Robert Peter Gale and Eric Lax

Radiation What It Is, What You Need to Know
Written by Robert Peter Gale and Eric Lax

Radiation What It Is, What You Need to Know
Written by Robert Peter Gale and Eric Lax

Radiation What It Is, What You Need to Know
Written by Robert Peter Gale and Eric Lax
Read by Robert Fass

Radiation And Modern Life Fulfilling Marie Curie's Dream
Written by Alan E. Waltar