Main description:

Gain practical knowledge of the entire field of toxicology with this beautifully illustrated guide

The Illustrated Handbook of Toxicology is an impressive introduction to the complex field of toxicology. It also serves as a hands-on guide to various poison treatments and offers supplemental public health information.

Each two-page unit features concise text on the left complemented by full-color illustrations on the opposing page. The expert author distinguishes harmful toxic substances and catalogues their specific effects on the human body, plants, animals, and the surrounding environment. The handbook also addresses cutting-edge topics, including biological warfare, modern toxicological methods, and threshold values.

Features:

Succinct, user-friendly organization allows readers to navigate the content with ease
Over 500 detailed images and diagrams arranged on 150 full-color plates illu strate exposures and toxicological effects on humans, plants, and animals
Well-researched, objective risk analysis on toxic exposures accompanies relevant images

Extensive glossary of key toxicological terms provides readers with the accurate information they need to avoid dangerous confusion This is the ideal text for all medical students who want to supplement the toxicological information covered in their coursework, as well as for first responders to chemical accidents and poisonings.

Contents:

General Toxicology

History of Toxicology

Basic Principles of Toxicology

Test Methods

Modern Methods in Toxicology

Threshold Values

Clinical Toxicology

Environmental Medicine

Environmental Toxicology

Information Systems

Applied Toxicology

Pharmaceuticals

Narcotics and Addictive Drugs

Aliphatic, Alicyclic, and Cyclic Hydrocarbons

Halogenated Aliphatic Hydrocarbons

Halogenated Cyclic and Polycyclic Hydrocarbons

Dusts and Particle-Bound Emissions

Nitroso Compounds

Aromatic Amino and Nitro Compounds

Gaseous Compounds

Vehicle Exhaust Gases

Oxygen Species and Free Radicals

Tobacco Smoke (Active and Passive Smoking)

Mineral Fibers

Metals

Plastics

Biocides

Toxins and Toxic Substances in Food

Colors and Additives in Drugs and Food

Cosmetics

Household Poisons

Chemical Warfare Agents

Biological Warfare Agents

Dental Restorative Materials

Animal Poisons (Zootoxins)

Plant Poisons (Phytotoxins)

Fungal Poisons (Mycotoxins)

Bacterial Toxins

Radiation

Noise