Encyclopedia of Toxicology 4 vols

The second edition of the Encyclopedia of Toxicology continues its comprehensive survey of toxicology. This new edition continues to present entries devoted to key concepts and specific chemicals. There has been an increase in entries devoted to international organizations and well-known toxic-related incidents such as Love Canal and Chernobyl. Along with the traditional scientifically based entries, new articles focus on the societal implications of toxicological knowledge including environmental crimes, chemical and biological warfare in ancient times, and a history of the U.S. environmental movement. With more than 1150 entries, this second edition has been expanded in length, breadth and depth, and provides an extensive overview of the many facets of toxicology. Also available online via ScienceDirect , Portland, OR "...providing an introduction to multiple areas of toxicology that is superior to many textbooks..." --Journal of Toxicology: Clinical Toxicology "...provides an invaluable interface of experimental, applied, and regulatory toxicology...superior to many textbooks..." --Journal of Toxicology: Clinical Toxicology "...an excellent source for students doing research and professionals dealing with industrial safety or the clinical management of patients. ...a fine addition to health sciences and academic libraries." --AMERICAN REFERENCE BOOKS ANNUAL (1999) "...the Wexler Encyclopedia provides an invaluable interface of experimental, applied, and regulatory toxicology... the most useful for undergraduate programs in toxicology is the Encyclopedia, providing an introduction to mulitple areas of toxicology that is superior to many textbooks and a concise, contemporary resource for all those concerned with the many aspects of human toxicology." --JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY: CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY