Principles and Methods of Toxicology - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0881674397 ISBN 13: 9780881674392

Synopsis

Now in its fourth edition, this core text and standard reference in toxicology has once again been updated to incorporate the latest testing procedures and address new challenges faced by toxicologists. The author brings together more than 70 distinguished investigators to detail current testing procedures, offer guidelines on data interpretation and highlight major areas of controversy. The book deals with the methods of toxicology, as well as principles and agents. New chapters on exposure assessment and epidemiology for toxicologists have been added. The reader will find an in-depth look at the principles underlying toxicology, such as absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion, as well as topics dealing with pharmacokinetics. Principles and Methods of Toxicology, Fourth Edition allows the working toxicologist, whether a senior professional or graduate student, to understand and use basic experiments in toxicology.

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Review

"... this is an excellent, very favourably-priced, all-round toxicology textbook suitable for all those new to the area and also invaluable for those longer in the tooth. Buy it and see for yourself what a great read it is!"
―Paul Baldrick, Covance Laboratories Ltd, UK in BTS Newsletter, Issue 32 in 2008

"Wallace-Hayes has engaged over 90 distinguished investigators to contribute to this new edition. There is also a chapter dedicated to ... Statistics ... the information is presented in a logical sequence and it is an excellent reference source. I would recommend this book to any working one aiming to study in the area of safety sciences and it is a necessity for all those working in this area."
―Shirley Price in BTS Newsletter, Issue 32 in 2008

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0881674397
• ISBN 13: 9780881674392
• Binding: Hardcover