The Handbook of Toxicology, Third Edition provides an updated practical reference source for practicing toxicologists in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, contract laboratories, regulatory agencies, and academia. Written by experts in their specific toxicology fields, the chapters provide both fundamental and applied information. Topics range from General Toxicology, to Genetic Toxicology, Human Clinical Toxicology, Histopathology, Clinical Pathology, Metabolism and Toxicokinetics, Risk Assessment, and more.
New to this edition:
- Completely rewritten chapters covering immunotoxicology, endocrine toxicology, and reproductive and developmental toxicology, providing a fresh perspective on these topics
- Addition of new chapters on Chemical Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Juvenile Toxicology, and Safety Pharmacology
- Updated information dealing with Inhalation Toxicology, Neurotoxicology, and Regulatory Toxicology, which has been consolidated into single chapters for each specialty
- A separate glossary with toxicological terms presented both alphabetically and by toxicological subspecialty
For nearly 20 years, this handbook has remained the only reference book of its kind, designed to facilitate easy access to information related to the various toxicology specialties. This updated edition of a popular reference book reflects current practices and the state of the science of toxicology.
This third edition of a classic volume contains contributions from experts who offer both fundamental and applied information. Providing a fresh perspective on several topics, this edition contains completely rewritten chapters on immunotoxicology, endocrine toxicology, and reproductive and developmental toxicology. It also presents several new chapters on topics including pharmaceutical toxicology, juvenile toxicology, and safety pharmacology. The format of the book is designed to allow working toxicologists to locate basic information quickly. A separate glossary is included with terms presented both alphabetically and by toxicological subspecialty.
"In summary, an excellent book which this review confirms totally adds up to the claim that it is 'an updated practical reference source for practicing toxicologists in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, contract laboratories, regulatory agencies, and academia.' If you are one of these, then buy the book!"-Paul Baldrick, Covance Laboratories Ltd, UK in bst News
"This is an excellent consolidated reference, full of information that is useful to professional toxicologists. There are very few books that serve a similar purpose."-Mitchell McGill, PhD, University of Kansas Medical Center in for Doody's Review Service
