STEPHEN M. ROBERTS / ROBERT C. JAMES / PHILLIP L. WILLIAMS
u003cpu003eu003ciu003ePrinciples of Toxicologyu003c/iu003e 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. u003cpu003e 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. u003cpu003e New topics covered in 4th Edition of u003ciu003ePrinciples of Toxicologyu003c/iu003e include: u003culu003e u003cliu003eRegulatory toxicology, including the key regulatory framework in which much of the field of toxicology operatesu003c/liu003e u003cliu003eAlternative methods in toxicology, including cutting-edge approaches to developing new information on the toxicity of drugs and chemicalsu003c/liu003e u003cliu003e The dilemma of selecting safe exposure limits, guiding readers through practical considerations and pitfalls in developing and using safe exposure limits u003c/liu003e u003cliu003eEcological risk assessment, with detailed discussion of methods and considerations when evaluating the effects of contaminants on plants and animals.u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eProviding information on the principles of toxicology and the application of those principles to solve problems in environmental and industrial settings, u003ciu003ePrinciples of Toxicologyu003c/iu003e 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.
