The Indoor Radon Problem

by Douglas G. Brookins

Describes the health hazards of radon, explains how to measure radon levels in the home, and offers advice on making one's home safe.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231067488
• ISBN13: 9780231067485
• Release Date: October 1990
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 229 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.3"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Good introductory book on radon as a health hazard

This book is a good overview of the subject by a recognized expert written for the layman. As I am writing (July 2007) this book is being offered new for $81 or used for $0.01, and some other low prices. I wouldn't pay $81 for it but for under $20 it's a good value. My survey indicates that it is the only reasonably thorough cheap resource on human exposure to radon. I am particularly impressed by the numerous useful tables and charts. References to primary sources of information are provided (pre-1900 of course). A rough list of topics covered: Physics, geology and toxicology of radon. Geography of radon risk. Entry of radon into homes and methods of remediation for homes with high radon exposure. Radon risks vs other risks. Unlike the editorial reviewer I didn't find it to be "dry". Published in 1990 it is obviously somewhat out of date; if the author is still alive I would like to see a second edition.