Dodging the Death Rays

About the Book

Dodging the Death Rays: A Medical Look at Our Deep Space Policy alerts the public to the little recognized dangers of ionizing radiation throughout deep space. It calls into question the timing safety and defenses needed to pursue the present plans for deep space exploration, presents the evidence in sharp detail, and clarifies the issues for the ordinary voting citizen.

About the Author

Alvin L. Ureles M.D. is a professor of medicine emeritus at the University of Rochester, a pioneer in nuclear medicine, with a longstanding concern about astronaut health and welfare and the biophysical problems of space medicine. He is an avid astronomer, a Fellow of the Rochester Academy of Science. He is the recipient of numerous local and national medical and community awards for his academic and social services. He is a former Avery Hopwood Literary award winner at the University of Michigan. He is married, with three children and six grandchildren.