Published March 1987 | Version v1
Journal article

Radiation protection, its beginnings and development

Creators

  • 1. Ministry of Science and Technology, Seoul (Republic of Korea)

Description

The background, beginnings and course of development of the radiation protection profession are outlined. Emphasis is on developments in the Western world, particularly the USA. It is shown that this profession has played a major role in producing a level of safety that would have been unbelievable a few decades ago. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiat. Prot.
Journal Volume
1
Journal Issue
1
Series
Radiat. Prot.
Journal Page Range
37-41

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
11522227
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
HEALTH HAZARDS; NUCLEAR WEAPONS; OCCUPATIONS; RADIATION PROTECTION; REVIEWS; USA
Descriptors DEC
DOCUMENT TYPES; HAZARDS; NORTH AMERICA