By A. Wallace Hayes, Claire L. Kruger
6th Edition
Has long been established as a reliable reference to the concepts,
methodologies, and assessments integral to toxicology. The new sixth
edition has been revised and updated while maintaining the same high
standards that have made this volume a benchmark resource in the field.
With new authors and new chapters that address the advances and
developments since the fifth edition, the book presents everything
toxicologists and students need to know to understand hazards and
mechanisms of toxicity, enabling them to better assess risk.
The
book begins with the four basic principles of toxicology―dose matters,
people differ, everything transforms, and timing is crucial. The
contributors discuss various agents of toxicity, including foodborne,
solvents, crop protection chemicals, radiation, and plant and animal
toxins.
They examine various methods for defining and measuring toxicity
in a host of areas, including genetics, carcinogenicity, toxicity in
major body systems, and the environment. This new edition contains an
expanded glossary reflecting significant changes in the field.
New topics in this edition include:
- The importance of dose–response
- Systems toxicology
- Food safety
- The humane use and care of animals
- Neurotoxicology
The
comprehensive coverage and clear writing style make this volume an
invaluable text for students and a one-stop reference for professionals.
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