Radioactivity

A number of good textbooks on radiochemistry have been published for experts
and advanced students, but very few are written for the general public and the
nonspecialist. Those that exist are mostly written either by opponents of
nuclear power or by those invested in the industry. This book takes no stand
on the political controversy surrounding nuclear power; the facts are
presented with no sermon attached, and anecdotes from the author's vast
experience in the field provide a more personal insight into this complex
subject. He gives detailed descriptions of several serious nuclear accidents,
including that at Chernobyl. While the author's perspective is primarily
Canadian, the descriptions and illustrations are relevant for readers in any
country. In the final chapter, the author asks the question, "Are we
completely safe?" The answer, intriguingly, is "I hope not." Read on to see
why.