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<p>List of Contributors xxiii</p> <p>Foreword xxvii</p> <p>Acknowledgments xxix</p> <p>Introduction xxxi</p> <p>1 Overview: The Electromagnetic Spectrum and Nonionizing Radiation 1<br />Andrew Wood and Colin Roy</p> <p><b>Part I Hazard Identification and Assessment: What are the Dangers and How are the Sources Dangerous? 11</b></p> <p>2 Hazard Identification: Laboratory Investigation 13<br />Andrew Wood</p> <p>3 Hazard Identification: Epidemiological Studies and Their Interpretation 26<br />Mark Elwood</p> <p><b>Part II Ultraviolet (UV) Light 47</b></p> <p>4 UVR and Short-Term Hazards to the Skin and Eyes 49<br />Colin Roy and Peter Gies</p> <p>5 Ultraviolet: Long-Term Risks and Benefits 67<br />Mark Elwood</p> <p>6 UV Guidelines and Protection Policies 76<br />Peter Gies and Colin Roy</p> <p>7 UV Measurements 94<br />Peter Gies and Colin Roy</p> <p><b>Part III Visible and Infrared (IR) Light 111</b></p> <p>8 Laser and Visible Radiation Hazards to the Eye and Skin 113<br />Claire Lyngå and David Urban</p> <p>9 Infrared Radiation and Biological Hazards 134<br />Stephen Newbery</p> <p>10 Laser and Optical Radiation Guidelines 145<br />David Urban and John Javorniczky</p> <p>11 Laser Measurements 152<br />David Urban and John Javorniczky</p> <p><b>Part IV Radiofrequency (RF) and Microwave Radiation 163</b></p> <p>12 Thermal Effects of Microwave and Radiofrequency Radiation 165<br />Kenneth R. Foster</p> <p>13 RF Guidelines and Standards 186<br />Andrew Wood</p> <p>14 Assessing RF Exposure: Fields, Currents, and SAR 205<br />Steve Iskra, Robert L. McIntosh and Andrew Wood</p> <p>15 Epidemiological Studies of Low-Intensity Radiofrequency Fields and Diseases in Humans 226<br />Mark Elwood</p> <p>16 Possible Low-Level Radiofrequency Effects 239<br />Andrew Wood</p> <p><b>Part V Extremely Low-Frequency (ELF) Electric and Magnetic Fields 257</b></p> <p>17 Electric and Magnetic Fields and Induced Current Hazard 259<br />Andrew Wood</p> <p>18 Extremely Low-Frequency (ELF) Guidelines 281<br />Andrew Wood</p> <p>19 Instrumentation and Measurement of ELF Electric and Magnetic Fields 298<br />Thanh Dovan and Ken Karipidis</p> <p>20 Epidemiological Studies of Low-Intensity ELF Fields and Diseases in Humans 313<br />Mark Elwood</p> <p>21 Possible Low-Level Extremely Low-Frequency (ELF) Electric and Magnetic Field Effects? 322<br />Andrew Wood</p> <p><b>Part VI Static Electric and Magnetic Fields 339</b></p> <p>22 Static Electric and Magnetic Field Hazards 341<br />Ken Karipidis</p> <p>23 Static Electric and Magnetic Field Guidelines 357<br />Ken Karipidis</p> <p><b>Part VII Dealing with Hazard Perception 363</b></p> <p>24 Perceived Hypersensitivity: Anecdotal Versus Objective Evidence 365<br />Adam Verrender, Anna Dalecki, Sarah P. Loughran and Rodney J. Croft</p> <p>25 Prudent Avoidance 384<br />Kevin Nuttall, Paul Flanagan and Garry Melik</p> <p>26 Radiofrequency Fields and the Precautionary Principle 405<br />Kenneth R. Foster</p> <p>27 How to Handle Precaution 430<br />Ken Karipidis and Rick Tinker</p> <p><b>Part VIII NIR Injury Prevention and Medical Assessment 443</b></p> <p>28 Medical Aspects of Overexposures to Nonionizing Radiation 445<br />Bruce Hocking</p> <p>29 Preventive Surveillance Programs 456<br />Sue Heward, David Urban and Ray McKenzie</p> <p><b>Part IX Legal and Community Issues 479</b></p> <p>30 Public Consultation and Dissemination of Information. Risk Perception. Public Involvement in Decision-Making Regarding Placement of Broadcast Antennas and Power Transmission Lines 481<br />Michael Dolan</p> <p>31 Mitigating Nonionizing Radiation Risks 496<br />David Urban, Michael Bangay and Thanh Dovan</p> <p>32 Some of the Controversies Regarding NIR 526<br />Andrew Wood, Ken Karipidis and Michael Dolan</p> <p>33 Summary and Prospects 540<br />Andrew Wood and Ken Karipidis</p> <p>Appendix A Answers to Tutorial Problems 548</p> <p>Appendix B List of Suppliers of Survey Equipment 558</p> <p>Appendix C Websites for Further Information 560</p> <p>Index 563</p>

<p><b> ANDREW W. WOOD, PhD,</b> is Professor of Biophysics, School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Wood has had many years' of involvement in various research projects on Non-ionizing Radiation and serving on committees dealing with Radiation Protection. <p><b> KEN KARIPIDIS,</b> PhD, is a senior scientist with the Radiation Health Services Branch, Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Karipidis has been a member of various groups and committees providing advice to government and other stakeholders on radiation protection issues.

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