A guide to practical toxicology evaluation, prediction, and risk / Adam Woolley.

Author/creator Woolley, Adam
Format Electronic
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Informa Healthcare,
Descriptionxiii, 465 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost
Subjects
Toxicology.
Toxicology--methods.
Data Interpretation, Statistical.
Models, Chemical.
Risk Assessment.
Risk Factors.
Toxicity Tests.

Contents Introduction to toxicology : the necessity of measurement -- Normality : definition and maintenance -- Determination of toxicity : the basic principles -- Determination of toxicity : in vitro and alternatives -- Safety pharmacology -- Determination : general and reproductive toxicology -- Determination : genotoxicity and carcinogenicity -- Determination : dermal toxicity : sensitisation, irritation, and corrosion --
Contents Determination : environmental toxicology and ecotoxicology -- Interpretation : basic principles -- Interpretation : different data types -- Prediction of hazard -- Background to risk due to toxicity -- Risk assessment in practice and setting exposure limits -- Risk assessment and management in the workplace -- Risk assessment : carcinogenicity, the environment, evolution, and overview of risk assessment -- Evaluation of specific classes of chemical -- The future of toxicity testing and risk assessment.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 447-448) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2008016600
ISBN9781420043143 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN1420043145 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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