From the Watching of Shadows

The Origins of Radiological Tomography

S. Webb (Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden NHS Trust, UK)

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English

Institute of Physics Publishing
01 January 1990

History of medicine; Tomography

From the Watching of Shadows: The Origins of Radiological Tomography presents the first complete history of body imaging by discrete sections, from its earliest beginnings around 1920 to modern times. Divided into two parts, the book is highly illustrated with many original figures from patents and some previously unpublished pictures. The first part covers classical tomography from 1920 to the 1960s, including the origins of radiological tomography. The second part takes a fresh look at computed transmission and emission tomography that includes recent developments by pioneering tomographers. Tables in each chapter summarize key historical landmarks. The book also includes an extensive glossary of technical terms and a comprehensive index. It is ideal reading for diagnostic radiologists and radiographers interested in the origins of their techniques, for practicing medical physicists, and for historians of medicine and science.

By: S. Webb (Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden NHS Trust UK)
Imprint: Institute of Physics Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 748g
ISBN: 9780852743058
ISBN 10: 085274305X
Pages: 366
Publication Date: 01 January 1990
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part 1 - Early History: Classical section imaging. The early years, 1895-circa 1940. The middle years, circa 1940-50. Circa 1950 and beyond. Part 2 - Modern History: Pioneers towards computed tomography. Patents for computed tomography. Historical emission tomography. Epilogue: Why tomography? Appendices. References. Index.

S. Webb

Reviews for From the Watching of Shadows: The Origins of Radiological Tomography

To quote from Isaac Newton, the modern practitioner stands 'on the shoulders of giants'....an excellent source of reference material. HPA Bulletin, 1992 e from Isaac Newton, the modern practitioner stands 'on the shoulders of giants'....an excellent source of reference material. HPA Bulletin, 1992