A Century of X-Rays and Radioactivity in Medicine, With Focus on Photographic Records of the Early Years

A Century of X-Rays and Radioactivity in Medicine: With Focus on Photographic Records of the Early Years celebrates 3 great discoveries-x-rays (1895), radioactivity (1896), and radium (1898)- and recalls the pioneering accomplishments that founded the brand-new science of radiology and altered the face of medicine forever. Over 700 historic illustrations with full and helpful captions are supported by brief initial essays to light up the remarkable radiological past in an easy-to-read style. The focus of this book is on the traditionally more fascinating early years of discovery, invention, medical diagnosis, therapy, dosimetry, danger, and security. Interspersed with a variety of radiological anecdotes, the photographic record is matched by archival accounts of the leader scientists and doctors and their early patients. In the chapters on diagnostic techniques, radiotherapy, and nuclear medicine, the author contrasts old methods with newer innovations. He also includes two remarkable chapters on museum and industrial applications of radiography. The book is adequately indexed for easy retrieval of the variety of people, strategies, device, and examples featured throughout this radiological journey.

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