Modern Poisons - A Brief Introduction to Contemporary Toxicology

Modern Poisons bridges the gap between traditional toxicology textbooks and journal articles on cutting-edge science. This accessible book explains basic principles in plain language while illuminating the most important issues in contemporary toxicology. Kolok begins by exploring age-old precepts such as the dose-response relationship and goes on to show exactly how chemicals enter the body and elicit their toxic effect. Kolok then traces toxicology's development, from studies of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in toiletries to the emerging science on prions and epigenetics. Whether studying toxicology itself, public health, or environmental science, readers will develop a core understanding of--and curiosity about--this fast-changing field.

About the author

Alan Kolok is Isaacson Professor of Research, Director of the Center for Environmental Health and Toxicology in the UNMC College of Public Health, and Director of the Nebraska Watershed Network at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He is also an Editor of articles focused on aquatic toxicology for the journal, Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.

Summary

This accessible book explains basic principles in plain language while illuminating the most important issues in contemporary toxicology. Alan Kolok begins by exploring age-old precepts of the field such as the dose-response relationship and the concept, first introduced by Ambroise Pare in the sixteenth century.

Product details

• Authors: Alan Kolok, Kolok Alan
• Publisher: Island Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2016
• EAN: 9781610913829
• ISBN: 978-1-61091-382-9
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Biochemistry, biophysics; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biochemistry, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Environmental / General, biochemistry, environmental science, engineering & technology, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Toxicology (non-medical)