Product Details
| ISBN-13 | 9781337711067 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1337711063 |
| Edition | Sixth Edition |
| Authors | Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler, Vesna Balac |
| Publisher | Cengage Learning |
| Publication date | 2019 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Category | Medicine & Healthcare |
| Subcategory | Diagnostic Imaging |
| List price | $63.99 / copy |
| Min. order | 5 copies |
| Condition | New |
Description
Principles of Radiographic Imaging: An Art and A Science, 6th Edition is Carlton, Adler, and Balac's Cengage hardcover on radiographic physics, digital imaging systems, and image analysis. Radiography programs and imaging-sciences cohorts can source it in bulk directly through Global Academic Supply.
Key Features
- Sixth Edition hardcover by Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler, and Vesna Balac
- Builds from basic math and radiation physics through beam production, protection, digital radiography, and image critique
- Covers digital image processing, computed radiography, flat-panel detectors, and informatics
- Includes special modalities: mobile radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, and sonography
- Published by Cengage Learning (copyright 2020)
Specifications
- Authors: Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler, and Vesna Balac
- Publisher: Cengage Learning
- Edition: Sixth Edition
- Format: Hardcover
- ISBN-13: 9781337711067
- ISBN-10: 1337711063
- Publication date: 2019
Buy in Bulk from Global Academic Supply
Principles of Radiographic Imaging: An Art and A Science, 6th Edition is available to order through Global Academic Supply at $65.49 per copy for 5+, $63.99 for 10+, and $62.49 for 25+, against a $66.99 list price. Institutions can pay by purchase order with Net-30 terms, and tax-exempt certificates are accepted for qualifying organizations.
About This Edition
Published by Cengage Learning (copyright 2020), the Sixth Edition is the print radiography textbook used by programs covering beam production, radiation protection, digital systems, and special imaging modalities. It is a natural bulk title for radiologic-sciences departments equipping a class on the same edition rather than the Fifth Edition (ISBN 9781439058725).
Key Topics
- Sixth Edition hardcover by Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler, and Vesna Balac
- Builds from basic math and radiation physics through beam production, protection, digital radiography, and image critique
- Covers digital image processing, computed radiography, flat-panel detectors, and informatics
- Includes special modalities: mobile radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, and sonography
- Published by Cengage Learning (copyright 2020)
Table of Contents
Unit I Creating the Beam
- Basic Mathematics
- Radiation Concepts
- Electricity
- Electromagnetism
- The X-Ray Tube
- X-Ray Equipment
- Automatic Exposure Controls
- X-Ray Production
Unit II Protecting Patients and Personnel
- Radiation Protection Concepts and Equipment
- Radiation Protection Procedures for Patients and Personnel
- Filtration
- The Prime Factors
- The X-Ray Interactions
- Minimizing Patient Exposure
- Beam Restriction
Unit III Creating the Image
- Vision and Perception
- The Patient as a Beam Emitter
- The Grid
- Film and Screens Imaging and Processing
Unit IV Digital Radiography Systems
- Digital Image Processing
- Computed Radiography
- Digital Radiography/Flat-Panel Detector Systems
- Technical Considerations in Digital Imaging
- Informatics in Medical Imaging
Unit V Analyzing the Image
- The Imaging Process
- Image Receptor Exposure
- Contrast
- Spatial Resolution
- Distortion
- The Art of Image Critique
- Quality Management
Unit VI Special Imaging Systems and Modalities
- Mobile Radiography
- Fluoroscopy
- Tomography and Digital Tomosynthesis
- Mammography
- Bone Densitometry
- Vascular Imaging Equipment
- Computed Tomography
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
- Radiation Therapy
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Institutional & Bulk Ordering
- Minimum order: 5 copies, with tiered pricing at higher quantities
- Purchase orders and Net-30 terms accepted for qualifying institutions
- Tax-exempt certificates accepted at checkout
- Free worldwide shipping, no sales tax
Edition & Identifier Check
Always confirm this exact ISBN-13 and edition (9781337711067) against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering — editions of this title are not interchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this the 6th edition hardcover by Carlton, Adler, and Balac?
A: Yes. ISBN 9781337711067 is Principles of Radiographic Imaging: An Art and A Science, Sixth Edition, the Cengage Learning hardcover by Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler, and Vesna Balac (copyright 2020). It is not the Fifth Edition (ISBN 9781439058725).
Q: Does this include the student workbook, MindTap, exam review, or the eBook?
A: No. This listing is the print hardcover. The student workbook (ISBN 9781337793117), MindTap (ISBN 9781337793209), radiography exam review, and the Cengage eBook (ISBN 9780357704677) are sold separately and are not included here.
Q: Who is it for?
A: Radiography and imaging-sciences programs covering radiographic physics, radiation protection, digital radiography systems, image analysis, and special modalities such as CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, and sonography.
Q: What bulk pricing tiers apply to this title?
A: $65.49 per copy for 5+, $63.99 for 10+, and $62.49 for 25+, against a $66.99 list price.
Q: Is it in stock for a bulk order?
A: Yes, it's currently in stock and available for bulk order.