Principles of toxicology : environmental and industrial applications

Abstract

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.