Volume 1: Radiation Effects and Events (2024)
Permanent URI for this collection: https://hdl.handle.net/1911/115333
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Themed Issue: Radiation Events and Effects
Melissa A. Bailar, Kim Dunn, Philip L. Montgomery, Tomoko Y. Steen, and Armin Weinberg, with contributions from Rishi V. Shridharan
ARTICLES
Clint Wilson
Reporting Exposure: The Midwives of Nagasaki (PDF)
Wilson’s “The Midwives of Nagasaki” discusses the Genetics Restoration Program’s role in researching radiation effects on pre- or neonatal birth rates in Nagasaki. More specifically, Wilson explores the “Early Termination Program” component, and how the resulting statistical data gives insight into subtle biases, complex political questions, and ethical deliberation.
Wayne X. Shandera
Shandera’s “Living in the Nuclear Age: A Course for Medical Students Outlining Key Aspects of Medicine and Health Effects” outlines the curriculum, scope, and objectives of an elective course offered at Baylor College of Medicine. Titled “Nuclear Ethics”, the course explores past and current nuclear conflicts, engages students in active discussion, and utilizes multi-disciplinary data to discuss potential resolutions.
HOUSTON-SEMIPALATINSK PARTNERSHIP
Randall P. Wright
Experiences, Observations, and Recommendations Related to Visits to the Semey Region Kazakhstan from the Perspective of a Hospital Administrator(PDF)
Wright’s community case study, “Experiences, Observations, and Recommendations Related to Visits to the Semey Region Kazakhstan from the Perspective of a Hospital Administrator,” details his professional and personal experiences as a hospital representative of the Houston-Semipalatinsk Partnership.
Rishi V. Shridharan, Larry Laufman, Sara Rozin, and Armin Weinberg
The Houston-Semipalatinsk Healthcare Partnership: A Lesson in Science Diplomacy(PDF)
Shridharan, Laufman, Rozin, and Weinberg’s article, “The Houston-Semipalatinsk Healthcare Partnership,” discusses how the collaborative, international partnership between the Kazakh institution and Texas Medical Center led to educational and medical exchange.
Annika Nambiar
The Value of Interviews in Representing the Long-Term Effects of Radiation in Kazakhstan (PDF)
Nambiar’s “The Value of Interviews in Representing the Long-Term Effects of Radiation in Kazakhstan” explores the importance of interviews in conveying lived experiences and conserving history. Using interviews with healthcare administration from the TMC and Kazakhstan, Nambiar discusses the intersection of transparency and health while highlighting the value of oral histories.
VIEWPOINT ESSAY
Tom Kean
An Overview of the Nuclear Age (forthcoming)