The book describes the preparation of samples from a wide variety of matrices, assists the investigator or technician in the selection and use of appropriate radiation detector, and presents the latest state-of-the-art computerized and automated methods of analysis. The new Handbook of Radioactivity Analysis is suitable as a teaching text for university and professional training courses. Of interest to those working in a wide spectrum of disciplines, including: scientists, engineers, physicians, and technicians involved with the preparation, utilization, or disposal of radioactive materials and the measurement of radioactivity in the environment. New, expanded and updated edition with three additional chapters Provides modern procedures and guidelines for the analysis of natural and man-made environmental radionuclides Includes up-to-date detailed sample preparation techniques for soil, air, plant, water, biological tissue, filter material, gels, surface swipes, etc. Provides practical information for radioactivity monitoring, spectrometric analysis, and radiation dosimetry Covers state-of-the-art high sample throughput microplate analysis techniques and multi-detector scintillation proximity analysis Presents the latest methods of rapid electronic radionuclide imaging Written by twenty-five experts from eight countries. Over 2,000 literature references