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Modern Poisons - A Brief Introduction to Contemporary Toxicology (Paperback)
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Modern Poisons - A Brief Introduction to Contemporary Toxicology (Paperback)
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Traditional toxicology textbooks tend to be doorstops: tomes filled
with important but seemingly abstract chemistry and biology.
Meanwhile, magazine and journal articles introduce students to
timely topics such as EPA and endocrine disruption or the
carcinogenic effects of pesticides, but don't provide the
fundamentals needed to understand the science of toxicity. Written
by a professor of toxicology, Modern Poisons bridges this gap. 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 of the field such as the
dose-response relationship and the concept, first introduced by
Ambroise Pare in the sixteenth century, that a chemical's
particular action depends on its inherent chemical nature. The
author goes on to show exactly how chemicals enter the body and
elicit their toxic effect, as well as the body's methods of
defence. With the fundamentals established, Kolok digs into
advances in toxicology, tracing the field's development from World
War II to the present clay. The book examines both technical
discoveries and their impacts on public policy. Highlights include
studies of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in toiletries and
prescriptions, the emerging science on prions, and our growing
understanding of epigenetics. Readers learn not only how toxic
exposure affects people and wildlife, but about the long-term
social and environmental consequences of our chemicals. Whether
studying toxicology itself, public health, or environmental
science, readers will develop a core understanding of, and
curiosity about, this fast-changing field.
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