Toxicology-A Primer on Toxicology Principles and Applications / Michael A. Kamrin.

Author
Kamrin, Michael A. [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
First edition.
Published/​Created
Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 1988.
Description
1 online resource (xii, 145 pages) : illustrations

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Summary note
"Different from other books, this unique volume presents basic toxicology principles and applications in a sophisticated yet nontechnical style. It provides an understanding of both the strengths and limitations of the discipline of toxicology and its benefits. This primer is valuable for virtually any non-toxicologist."--Provided by publisher.
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-141) and index.
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Contents
  • chapter 1 Introduction
  • chapter 2 Chemical Individuality and Toxic
  • chapter 3 Human Variability and Toxicity
  • chapter 4 The Human Body and Toxic Chemicals
  • chapter 5 Types of Toxic Effects
  • chapter 6 Toxicity Assessment
  • chapter 7 Risk Assessment and Risk Management
  • chapter 8 The Case of the Artificial Sweeteners
  • chapter 9 The Case of Asbestos
  • chapter 10 The Case of Formaldehyde
  • chapter 11 The Case of Benzene
  • chapter 12 Summary.
ISBN
  • 0-429-14783-X
  • 1-4398-0523-7
OCLC
1027744663
Doi
  • 10.1201/9781439805237
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