Main description:

The book is a developed history of the radiological sciences - covering the back-story to Roentgen's discovery, the discovery itself and immediate reception the early days of radiology leading to classical radiology (the pre-digital world). The 1970s as the 'golden decade' of radiology will be covered in detail, with the development of CT, MRI and modern interventional radiology. It will appeal to interested members of the public, to those working in the field, and to historians of medicine and science.

Contents:

1. Roentgen's discovery and its background. 2. The early radiology departments and the problems they faced. 3. Radiology and culture. 4. Radiology and anatomy. 5.Dangers in the X-ray department. 6. Tubes, Plates and Screens. 7. Radiologically guided intervention. 8. Contrast media. 9. Radiology and women. 10. Tomography: mechanical to computed. 11. NMR to MRI. 12. The Future.