Now in its second edition, this textbook for medical students and personnel has been revised to cover new physics-related principles and technologies used in state-of-the–art medical centers such as digital imaging, hybrid scanners, camera pills, robotic surgery devices, proton therapy and Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy. Kane (physics and astronomy, Haverford College) does not assume that readers have an extensive knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology, and she employs illustrations, charts and qualitative explanations to make the information as straightforward as possible. A new section examines the use of digital imaging technologies in developing countries. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)