"Isotope, Radiation and Radioactivity". World Book Encyclopedia, 1992,

Zumdahl, Steven S. Chemistry, Maryland : D.C. Heath and Company, 1993

The following pamphlets :

A Working Guide to Food Irradiation. California : Sterigenics International.

Ten Most Commonly Asked Questions About Food Irradiation. United States

Internet Sources

http://www.gene.com/ae/AE/AEC/CC/historical_background.html
(historical figures)

http://www.gene.com/ae/AE/AEC/CC/radioactivity.html
(historical figures)

http://www.sph.umich.edu/~bbusby/natural.htm
(radioactivity in nature)

http://www.fysik.lu.se/~radiofys/becqfoto.htm
(uranium image)

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