Comprehensive Handbook on Toxicology of Metals: Volume II

Authored by Gunnar F. Nordberg, the Handbook on the Toxicology of Metals, Volume II: Specific Metals, Fifth Edition is an exhaustive resource that provides in-depth information on 38 individual metals and their compounds. As part of a two-volume set, this book places significant emphasis on toxic effects in humans, as well as discussing the impact of these metals on animals and biological systems in vitro.

Key Features of the Handbook

• Peer-reviewed chapters: The book comprises chapters reviewed by experts in the field, ensuring the accuracy and relevance of the information presented.
• Comprehensive coverage of metal toxicology: The handbook covers the effects of metallic elements and their compounds on biological systems, with a primary focus on human health effects.
• Environmental and health implications: The book provides critical information on the sources, transport, and transformation of metals in the environment, as well as their impact on environmental, occupational, and public health.
• Essential data on metal properties and usage: The handbook offers valuable insights into the properties, use, biological monitoring, dose-response relationships, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of 38 metallic elements and their compounds.

About the Book

Published by Elsevier Science, the Handbook on the Toxicology of Metals, Volume II is a meticulously updated resource that integrates both human and environmental toxicology. This comprehensive reference is an invaluable asset for toxicologists, physicians, pharmacologists, and environmental scientists working in the fields of environmental, occupational, and public health.

Publication Details

• Publication Date: December 1, 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780128229460 (Hardcover), 9780128231388 (E-book)