Introduction to Toxicology: A Comprehensive Guide to the Field

By John Timbrell and Frank A. Barile, this fourth edition of Introduction to Toxicology continues to chart the evolution of toxicology, from ancient tribe’s use of natural toxins to current topics in public interest.

The study of toxicology has fascinated students for centuries, and this book begins with the basics, including a historical summary, dose-response relationships, and exposure-response relationships. New chapters in this edition include target organ toxicity, toxicity of carcinogenic agents, and new concepts in toxicity testing and antidotes and treatment of poisonings.

Current Concerns and Importance of Toxicology

With growing concerns about the effects of therapeutic drugs, carcinogens, industrial toxins, pesticides, and herbicides on human health, animal welfare, and the ecosystem, toxicology has become an increasingly important scientific discipline.

Key Features of this Comprehensive Guide

• Comprehensive coverage of toxicology, highlighting its impact on society
• Pertinent examples, tables, and diagrams to aid understanding
• Learning objectives, summaries, questions, and answers for each chapter
• Clearly and concisely written concepts for easy comprehension
• Examines complex interactions associated with toxicological events
• Covers the effects of toxins on biological and physiological systems

This book successfully condenses the diffuse literature in the field into an accessible and readable text, making it easier to understand with the insertion of many tables and figures. It introduces fundamental concepts and builds upon these using topical and relevant historical examples.

A Valuable Resource for Toxicology Students and Professionals

This latest edition is an invaluable resource for undergraduate and graduate toxicology students, as well as an introductory text for other health care students and professionals. It also functions as a comprehensive introductory reference text for environmental scientists, medical biologists and chemists, chemical engineers, and regulatory agencies with interests in toxicologically related areas.

Published by CRC Press, this 4th edition is available in English and consists of 316 pages.