Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology, and Protection by Stewart C. Bushong

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Develop the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions regarding technical factors and diagnostic imaging quality with this highly detailed, vibrantly illustrated, full-color resource. Updated with the latest advances in radiologic science, this new edition addresses a broad range of radiologic disciplines, providing a strong foundation in the study and practice of radiologic physics, imaging, radiobiology, radiation protection, and more. Unique learning tools strengthen your understanding of key concepts, and challenging review exercises help you prepare for success on the ARRT certification exam and in the workplace.

• Quick-reference guides printed on colored end sheets provide easy access to frequently used formulas, conversion tables, abbreviations, and more.
• Special Math Formulas boxes and Important Concepts boxes emphasize key chapter content.
• A full-color design highlights important information and clarifies concepts.
• Objectives, key terms, outlines, introductions, and summaries for every chapter help you organize material and identify vital information.
• Challenge Questions at the end of each chapter test your understanding of terms, concepts, and formulas with a variety of definition exercises, short answer questions, and calculations.

• Significant chapter updates help you ensure success on the ARRT exam and keep you current with the latest practices in mammography, interventional radiology, multislice spiral computed tomography, and radiation protection.
• A new chapter on The Digital Image identifies the benefits and challenges of working with digital imaging and familiarizes you with technology you'll encounter in theclinical setting.
• A new Viewing the Digital Image chapter guides you through the most up-to-date viewing practices to ensure an accurate understanding.
• An expanded glossary introduces important new terms common to today's practice settings.

Joseph Castillo

The objective of this textbook is to introduce basic radiology sciences to radiography students, experienced radiographers, and radiography instructors. Its companion workbook, Radiologic Science Workbook and Laboratory ManualU, consists of supplementary problems, questions and exercises used in courses of radiologic physics, radiation biology, and radiation protection. This book describes the physics, biology, and protection that is involved in producing ionizing radiation and focuses on introducing the student to principles and fundamentals. The workbook is designed so that it can be used with or without the text. The text and the workbook are primarily aimed at the radiography student. They are also valuable reference tools for experienced radiographers and radiography instructors. This attractive text is extremely well-designed and well-organized. The illustrations, tables, charts, graphs, cartoons, and caricatures provide for quick and easy understanding of the concepts described text. The workbook's crossword puzzles are excellent motivational tools for students. This is a very well-organized and designed textbook. This text is definitely enhanced and complimented by its companion workbook. Both will be valuable educational tools for any radiography curriculum.

Brent Colby

This sixth edition provides radiologic technologistsand students of radiologic technology with a thorough, comprehensiveintroduction to the basic scientific principles of radiology. Theauthor conveys a working knowledge of radiologic science to radiologictechnologists and helps to prepare radiologic technology students fortheir certification examination. This significant task is accomplishedin a single volume. The primary audience of this book, radiologictechnologists and students of radiologic technology, will find usefulnew concepts in this, the sixth edition. Topics are introduced anddeveloped logically and clearly, typically within the context ofclinical radiography. The book is self-contained. There are hundredsof excellent color photographs, diagrams, and graphs throughout thebook. They are well done and clearly enhance the subject matter. Thematerial is very current and includes a large section dedicated tospecial x-ray imaging. The references are similarly current. Usefultables contain conversions, units, formulas, and a glossary. A chaptersummary and a set of review questions with answers appear at the end ofeach chapter. This is an excellent publication. It provides theprimary audience with a single reference for current information in alogical and easy-to-read format. This edition continues to be ascurrent as the technology within a modern radiology department. Everyradiologic technologist and student of radiologic technology should ownthis book.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Rochell O. Harmon, MS (Froedtert Hospital)
Description:The addition of the digital imaging section to the ninth edition of this book for radiography students is far overdue and much needed for teaching purposes. The chapters are well organized and easy to teach and learn from.
Purpose:The purpose is threefold: to convey a working knowledge of radiologic physics; to prepare radiography students for the certification examination by the ARRT; and to provide a base of knowledge from which practicing radiographers can make informed decisions about technical factors, diagnostic image quality, and radiation management for both patients and personnel.
Audience:Student radiographers are the intended audience.
Features:The book covers the general concepts of physics, radiobiology, and radiation protection. The new section on digital imaging is well done and overdue. The wonderful photos and notations help bring all the information together. Because the book basically covers three courses, the time spent on each area is limited.
Assessment:The information in each chapter is concise and easy to understand, yet is the appropriate amount needed for passing the ARRT examination. This edition is an improvement. I like the fact that students can use this book for several courses and/or as a reference for others.

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5 Stars! from Doody

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