Illustrated Handbook of Toxicology

Gain practical knowledge of the entire field of toxicology with this beautifully illustrated guideThe Illustrated Handbook of Toxicology is an impressive introduction to the complex field of toxicology. It also serves as a handson guide to various poison treatments and offers supplemental public health information.Each twopage unit features concise text on the left complemented by fullcolor illustrations on the opposing page. The expert author distinguishes harmful toxic substances and catalogues their specific effects on the human body, plants, animals, and the surrounding environment. The handbook also addresses cuttingedge topics, including biological warfare, modern toxicological methods, and threshold values.Features: Succinct, userfriendly organization allows readers to navigate the content with ease Over 500 detailed images and diagrams arranged on 150 fullcolor plates illu strate exposures and toxicological effects on humans, plants, and animals Wellresearched, objective risk analysis on toxic exposures accompanies relevant imagesExtensive glossary of key toxicological terms provides readers with the accurate information they need to avoid dangerous confusion This is the ideal text for all medical students who want to supplement the toxicological information covered in their coursework, as well as for first responders to chemical accidents and poisonings.