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of radiation and their sources; radiation
the ability of special instrumentation
levels will be presented.
radiation
control and radiation effects on people;
to detect radiation
A major section will present the biological effects of
on cells, animals, and humans.
ment of radiation protection standards,
This section will emphasize the developtheir current use throughout the U.S. and
the world, and the philosophy of maintaining
reasonably achievable.
and to measure radiation
The protection
radiation
doses at levels as low as
factors of time, shielding,
removal of radiation sources will be presented.
distance, and
The book will be similar to the
Enewetak and Bikini books previously prepared but will be general and nonspecific
as to islands and radiation levels.
effects as they
opinions
are currently understood
currently being expressed
will be printed.
It will openly present sections on radiation
and will cormnent on the diversity of
in the U.S.
About 10,000 copies of this book
It will have full color illustrations
and water-resistant
paper
will be used for good durability.
Those Marshallese
hold public meetings
who participated
in the United States educational visit will
for small groups on the various Marshall
sent a summary of radiation and radiation
effects
will use the book as a guide for presenting
knowledge
this material.
they have learned.
trative and informational
aids.
prepared.
These charts will be
to help improve their value as illus-
Each teacher or discussion
supplied with a set of these charts.
It is estimated
group leader will be
that 50 to 100 sets will be
Based on their training and their U.S. experience,
to answer questions.
They
A series of some 20 to
30 charts suitable to use as teaching aids will be provided.
in color and use both English and Marshallese
Islands and will pre-
they will attempt
Questions that cannot be answered will be forwarded to PNL
where a detailed response will be prepared
and returned
for subsequent presentation.