| Toxicology for Non-Toxicologists Contributor(s): Stelljes, Mark E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0865871752 ISBN-13: 9780865871755 Publisher: Government Institutes OUR PRICE: $54.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2007 Annotation: Providing non-scientific readers with basic toxicological concepts, this updated edition of Toxicology for Non-Toxicologists explains how those concepts and their applications affect everyday life. Readers will find an introduction to the study of toxic chemicals on humans and the environment, close examinations of toxicology issues, and a discussion of the general approach to risk assessment. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Medical | Toxicology |
| Dewey: 615.9 |
| LCCN: 2007027141 |
| Series: Science for Nonscientists |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.9" W x 9.9" (0.85 lbs) 218 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Toxicology for Non-Toxicologists provides non-scientific readers with basic toxicological concepts and explains how those concepts and their applications affect everyday life. It is designed for professionals in the environmental field as well as for a more general audience. Completely updated, this edition includes new overviews of key emerging issues, including nanotechnology, endocrine disruptors, and vapor intrusion of chemicals in indoor air. It also includes a new case study, tracking how a new chemical comes to market, and a brief summary of the types of jobs toxicologists have and the types of work that they do. Readers will find an introduction to the study of toxic chemicals on humans and the environment, including discussions on organic foods, food additives, and pesticides; pollution incidents in both the air and the water; misleading media reporting of toxicology; and the limitations of current toxicology knowledge. It also focuses on key concepts in toxicology, examines four types of toxic effects, and discusses the regulatory framework of environmental laws and federal organizations as they pertain to toxicology. |