My Account
Log in Registration
All
Cart
Highlights
Fiction Books
Non-Fiction Books
Children's Books
Rare Books
Music
DVD & Blu-Ray
Video Games
Category
Wishlists
Cart
All
Free US shipping over $10
Trustpilot
Proud to be B-Corp

A Textbook of Modern Toxicology Ernest Hodgson

A Textbook of Modern Toxicology By Ernest Hodgson

A Textbook of Modern Toxicology by Ernest Hodgson

Reviews:
$8.94
Condition - Good
Only 2 left
Good

Summary

Toxicology is the science of poisons, embracing the physical and chemical study of all the known poisonous substances, as well as the methods of testing for them, their action on the living body, and the post mortem results they occasion. This book deals with this subject.

Faster Shipping

Get this product faster from our US warehouse

A Textbook of Modern Toxicology Summary

A Textbook of Modern Toxicology by Ernest Hodgson

Toxicology is the science of poisons, embracing the physical and chemical study of all the known poisonous substances, as well as the methods of testing for them, their action on the living body, and the postmortem results they occasion. The Third Edition of this benchmark text once again proves the most authoritative resource on the subject for both students and practicing professionals.

A Textbook of Modern Toxicology Reviews

...a good, easy-to-read, and comprehensive reference work for all safety professionals involved in toxicology or those wishing to broaden their knowledge of the field. (Chemical Health and Safety, March-April 2005) ...a useful introductory text and the new chapters are a valuable addition to the old edition... (The British Toxicology Society, No 27, Winter 2005) Students and instructors in courses in environmental, veterinary, pharmacological and medical toxicology will find this an excellent modern textbook that benefits from the current writings of experts in all the key topics of modern toxicology. (Vet Human Toxicology, 46 (4) August 2004)

About Ernest Hodgson

ERNEST HODGSON, PhD, has been a professor at North Carolina State University since 1961. He currently serves as the William Neal Reynolds Professor of Toxicology.

Table of Contents

Preface. Contributors. PART I: INTRODUCTION. 1. Introduction to Toxicology (Ernest Hodgson). 2. Introduction to Biochemical and Molecular Methods in Toxicology (Ernest Hodgson, Gerald A. LeBlanc, Sharon A. Meyer and Robert C. Smart). 3. Toxicant Analysis and Quality Assurance Principles (Ross B. Leidy). PART II: CLASSES OF TOXICANTS. 4. Exposure Classes, Toxicants in Air, Water, Soil, Domestic and Occupational Settings (W. Gregory Cope). 5. Classes of Toxicants: Use Classes (W. Gregory Cope, Ross B. Leidy and Ernest Hodgson). PART III: TOXICANT PROCESSING IN VIVO. 6. Absorption and Distribution of Toxicants (Ronald E. Baynes and Ernest Hodgson). 7. Metabolism of Toxicants (Randy L. Rose and Ernest Hodgson). 8. Reactive Metabolites (Randy L. Rose and Patricia E. Levi). 9. Chemical and Physiological Influences on Xenobiotic Metabolism. 10. Elimination of Toxicants (Gerald A. LeBlanc). PART IV: TOXIC ACTION . 11. Acute Toxicity (Gerald A. LeBlanc). 12. Chemical Carcinogenesis (Robert C. Smart). 13. Teratogenesis (Stacy Branch). PART V: ORGAN TOXICITY. 14. Hepatotoxicity (Ernest Hodgson and Patricia E. Levi). 15. Nephrotoxicity (Ernest Hodgson and Patricia E. Levi). 16. Toxicology of the Nervous System (Bonita L. Blake). 17. Endocrine System (Gerald A. LeBlanc). 18. Respiratory Toxicity (Ernest Hodgson, Patricia E. Levi and James C. Bonner). 19. Immunotoxicity (MaryJane Selgrade). 20. Reproductive System (Stacy Branch). PART VI: APPLIED TOXICOLOGY. 21. Toxicity Testing (Helen Cunny and Ernest Hodgson). 22. Forensic and Clinical Toxicology (Stacy Branch). 23. Prevention of Toxicity (Ernest Hodgson). 24. Human Health Risk Assessment (Ronald E. Baynes). PART VII: ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY. 25. Analytical Methods in Toxicology (Ross B. Leidy). 26. Basics of Environmental Toxicology (Gerald A. LeBlanc). 27. Transport and Fate of Toxicants in the Environment (Damian Shea). 28. Ecological Risk Assessment (Damian Shea). PART VIII: SUMMARY. 29. Future Considerations for Environmental and Human Health (Ernest Hodgson). Glossary. Index.

Additional information

CIN047126508XG
9780471265085
047126508X
A Textbook of Modern Toxicology by Ernest Hodgson
Ernest Hodgson
Used - Good
Hardback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
20040227
584
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - A Textbook of Modern Toxicology