Main description:

The third edition of the Encyclopedia of Toxicology, Four Volume Set presents entries devoted to key concepts and specific chemicals, and is updated to reflect current advances in the field. It contains new information on nanotoxicology, epigenetics, persistent organic pollutants, computational toxicology and bioinformatics, controversial chemicals, and much more. Along with the traditional scientific entries, new articles focus on worldwide initiatives, the potential health and environmental effects of new technologies, and the societal implications of global legal and regulatory issues.

With thoroughly updated articles, references, and resources for recommended reading, the third edition has been expanded in length, breadth, and depth, and continues to provide an extensive overview of the many facets of toxicology.

Contents:

The Encyclopedia of Toxicology, Third Edition includes over 1,100 chapters across all the major issues and subjects in toxicology including:

Medicinal Uses of Toxins
Developmental Toxicology
Marine Toxins and Venoms
Global Climate Change
Environmental Toxicology, and Ecotoxicology