| Hair in Toxicology: An Important Bio-Monitor Contributor(s): Tobin, Desmond John (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0854045872 ISBN-13: 9780854045877 Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry OUR PRICE: $186.20 Product Type: Hardcover Published: July 2005 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Pharmacology - Science | Life Sciences - Biology - Science | Chemistry - Analytic |
| Dewey: 615.907 |
| LCCN: 2007310129 |
| Series: Issues in Toxicology |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.2" W x 9.2" (1.54 lbs) 378 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Hair in Toxicology: An Important Biomonitor is the first book of its kind devoted exclusively to in-depth analysis of the hair shaft as an important tool for a diverse range of scientific investigations. This authoritative book combines contributions from experts in academic, governmental and industrial environments, to provide a unique, comprehensive look at: - Why hair can serve as an invaluable bio-resource in toxicology, with up-to-date reviews on hair growth, hair fibre formation and hair pigmentation - Information (including regulatory details) on the exposure of hair (and by extension the body) to drug and non-drug chemicals and pollutants - Toxicological issues relevant to the use of hair products (including colourants, shampoos and depilatories) - The ability of hair to capture information on personal identity, chemical exposure, and environmental interactions - How hair can provide an understanding of human life from archaeological and historical perspectives - Future direction in the use of hair in toxicology Hair in Toxicology: An Important Biomonitor is ideal as a reference and guide to investigations in the biomedical, biochemical and pharmaceutical sciences at the graduate and post graduate level. |