4th Edition
by Stephen M. Roberts, Robert C. James, Phillip L. Williams
Principles of Toxicology
concisely and efficiently presents the scientific basis for toxicology
as it applies to the workplace and the environment, covering diverse
chemical hazards encountered in modern workplaces and natural
environments and providing a practical understanding of these hazards
for those concerned with protecting the health of humans and ecosystems.
The work presents not only theory, but also practical information
regarding chemical hazards to give the student and new professional a
working knowledge of the practice of toxicology and the ability to solve
problems in environmental and industrial settings.
Case histories and examples from industrial and environmental exposures
to chemicals are included to demonstrate the application of
toxicological principles. To allow for seamless reader comprehension and
further exploration of covered topics, the work is supplemented with
numerous illustrations to clarify and summarize key points, as well as
annotated bibliographies. In the 4th edition, all chapters and
references have been updated to account for the latest scientific
thinking, and new color figures have been added.
New topics covered in 4th Edition of Principles of Toxicology include:
- Regulatory toxicology, including the key regulatory framework in which much of the field of toxicology operates
- Alternative
methods in toxicology, including cutting-edge approaches to developing
new information on the toxicity of drugs and chemicals
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The dilemma of selecting safe exposure limits, guiding readers through
practical considerations and pitfalls in developing and using safe
exposure limits
- Ecological
risk assessment, with detailed discussion of methods and considerations
when evaluating the effects of contaminants on plants and animals.
Providing
information on the principles of toxicology and the application of
those principles to solve problems in environmental and industrial
settings, Principles of Toxicology
serves as an excellent textbook resource for advanced undergraduate,
graduate, and professional students in a range of environmental and
health fields. It is also valuable to health professionals who need
toxicological information and assistance beyond what is found in an
introductory text to general toxicology.
