Principles of Toxicology: Environmental and Industrial Applications, 3rd Edition

by Phillip L. Williams, Robert C. James, Stephen M. Roberts A fully updated and expanded edition of the bestselling guide on toxicology and its practical application • Covers the diverse chemical hazards encountered in the modern work and natural environment, and provides a practical understanding of these hazards • New chapters cover the emerging areas of toxicology such as omics, computational toxicology, and nanotoxicology • Provides clear explanations and practical understanding of the fundamentals necessary for an understanding of the effects of chemical hazards on human health and ecosystems • Includes case histories and examples from industry demonstrate the application of toxicological principles • Supplemented with numerous illustrations to clarify and summarize key points, annotated bibliographies, and a comprehensive glossary of toxicological terms Disc. general principles, risk assessment, hazard recognition & control; specific toxins -- routes & effects. Product Details ISBN-13: 9780470907917 Publisher: Wiley Publication date: 1/12/2015 Edition number: 3 Pages: 496