Principles of toxicology (2nd ed)

This concise volume presents the scientific basis of toxicology as it applies in the workplace and the environment. It covers the diverse chemical hazards encountered in modern work and the natural environment and provides a practical understanding of these hazards for those concerned with protecting the health of humans and ecosystems. l Provides a scientific approach which is applied rather than theoretical l Numerous illustrations clarify and summarize key points l Information is structured for easy use by the health professional in both industry and government l Case histories and examples from industry demonstrate the application of toxicological principles

CONCEPTUAL ASPECTS: General Principles of Toxicology, Absorption, Distribution, and Elimination of Toxic Agents, Biotransformation, Hematoxicity: Chemically Induced Toxicity of the Blood, Hepatotoxicity: Toxic Effects on the Liver, Nephrotoxicity: Toxic Responses of the Kidney, Neurotoxicity: Toxic Responses of the Nervous System, Dermal and Ocular Toxicity, Pulmonotoxicity: Toxic Effects in the Lung, Immunotoxicity, SPECIFIC AREAS OF CONCERN: Reproductive Toxicology, Mutagenesis and Genetic Toxicology, Carcinogenesis, Properties and Effects of Metals, The Health Effects of Pesticides, Properties and Effects of Organic Solvents, Natural Toxins and Venoms, APPLICATIONS: Risk Assessment, Example of Risk Assessment Applications, Occupational and Environmental Health, Epidemiologic Issues in Occupational and Environmental Health, Controlling Occupational and Environmental Health Hazards