Cart
Free US shipping over $10
Proud to be B-Corp

Biological Effects of Electric and Magnetic Fields David O. Carpenter (School of Public Health, University of Albany, New York, U.S.A.)

Biological Effects of Electric and Magnetic Fields By David O. Carpenter (School of Public Health, University of Albany, New York, U.S.A.)

Biological Effects of Electric and Magnetic Fields by David O. Carpenter (School of Public Health, University of Albany, New York, U.S.A.)


$280.39
Condition - New
Only 2 left

Summary

Addresses the concerns over the possible hazards of electrical and magnetic fields in the home and workplace. This title has chapters that contain research on the biological effects of electric and magnetic fields, and evidence for and against any interaction of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and the biological systems.

Biological Effects of Electric and Magnetic Fields Summary

Biological Effects of Electric and Magnetic Fields: Sources and Mechanisms by David O. Carpenter (School of Public Health, University of Albany, New York, U.S.A.)

Recent concerns over the possible hazards of electrical and magnetic fields in the home and workplace are comprehensively addressed within this book. The chapters contain detailed research on the biological effects of electric and magnetic fields, and evidence for and against any interaction of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and biological systems.

Table of Contents

Contributors. Preface. I. Exposure To and Mechanisms Of Actions of Electric and Magnetic Fields: 1. Sources and Characteristics of Electromagnetic Fields in the Environment, D.W. Deno and D.O. Carpenter. 2. Radiofrequency Radiation in the Environment: Sources, Exposure Standards, and Related Issues, R.F. Cleveland, Jr.. 3. The Thermal Noise Limit for Threshold Effects of Electric and Magnetic Fields in Biological Systems, J.C. Weaver and R.D. Astumian. 4. The Influence of Electromagnetic Fields on Biologic and Model Membranes, D.V. Zhelev and D. Needham. 5. Electric Activation of Membrane Enzymes: Cellular Transduction of High- and Low-Level Periodic Signals, T.Y. Tsong and C.J. Gross. 6. Direct Current Magnetic Fields: Mechanisms of Action, A.D. Rosen. 7. Physiological Effects of Magnetic Fields May Be Mediated Through Actions on the State of Calcium Ions in Solution, S. Ayrapetyan, A. Avanesian, T. Avetisian and S. Majinian. II. Behavioral and Neural Effects of Electric and Magnetic Fields:. 8. Non-Ionizing Radiation and Neuroscience, U.A. Kholodov. 9. Effects of Magnetic and Electric Fields in Invertebrates and Lower Vertebrates, M. Kavaliers and K.P. Ossenkopp. 10. Detection of and Receptors for Magnetic Fields in Birds, R.C. Beason and P. Semm. 11. The Pineal Gland and Melantonin Synthesis: Their Responses to Manipulations of Static Magnetic Fields, R.J. Reiter. 12. Neuroendocrine Responses to Electric and Magnetic Fields, B.W. Wilson. 13. Behavioral Effects of Electromagnetic Fields in Animals, K. Salzinger. 14. Phasic Behavioral and Endocrine Effects of Microwaves of Non-Thermal Intensity, M.A. Navakatikian and L.A. Tomaschevwkaya. References. Index.

Additional information

NPB9780121602611
9780121602611
0121602613
Biological Effects of Electric and Magnetic Fields: Sources and Mechanisms by David O. Carpenter (School of Public Health, University of Albany, New York, U.S.A.)
New
Hardback
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
1994-07-26
369
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a new book - be the first to read this copy. With untouched pages and a perfect binding, your brand new copy is ready to be opened for the first time

Customer Reviews - Biological Effects of Electric and Magnetic Fields