Principles of Toxicology

By Phillip P. Williams
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Number Of Pages: 560
Publication Date: 1997-10
Sales Rank: 4866613
ISBN / ASIN: 0442237383
EAN: 9780442237387
Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons
Studio: John Wiley & Sons
Average Rating: 4
Total Reviews: 1
Book Description:
A fully updated and expanded edition of the bestselling guide on toxicology and its practical application
The field of toxicology has grown enormously since Industrial Toxicology: Safety and Healthhealth professionalsscience of toxicology in both the occupational and environmental setting. Through contributions from leading experts in diverse fields, Principles of Toxicology, Second Edition features: , the time is ripe to address toxic agents not only in the industrial setting but also in the environment at large. Renamed Principles of Toxicology: Environmental and Industrial Applications, this new edition provides health protection professionals as well as environmental scientists with precise, up-to-date, practical information on how to apply the Applications in the Workplace was first published in 1985. And while the original edition was hugely popular among occupational
Clear explanations of the fundamentals necessary for an understanding of the effects of chemical hazards on human health and ecosystems
Coverage of occupational medicine and epidemiological issues
The manifestation of toxic agents such as metals, pesticides, organic solvents, and natural toxins
Special emphasis on the evaluation and control of toxic hazards
Specific case histories on applying risk assessment methods in the modern workplace
Ample figures, references, and a comprehensive glossary of toxicological terms.