Invisible Light

The book is a developed history of the radiological sciences – covering the back-story to Röntgen’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.Key Features:• Accessible and engaging, even for readers without any formal scientific training or education• Authored by an authority in the field• Contains previously unpublished materials from the author's extensive personal library and archive