Casarett & Doull's Essentials of Toxicology (CASARETT AND DOULL'S ESSENTIALS OF TOXICOLOGY) - Softcover

Klaassen,Curtis; Watkins III,John B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071389148 ISBN 13: 9780071389143

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2003

Synopsis

Based on the “gold standard” text, this concise and accessible book distills the essentials of toxicology for pharmacy and medical students who want the best reference at their fingertips. The text features over 200 illustrations, summary tables, sections on “hot” research topics, and self-assessment questions and annotated answers for review.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Based on the Gold Standard in the field!

For over 25 years, Casarett & Doull’s Toxicology has set the standard for providing thorough, academic, and authoritative information and remains the leading reference in the literature.

Derived from this classic, CASARETT & DOULL’S ESSENTIALS OF TOXICOLOGY uses a highly readable, extensively illustrated approach to provide an in-depth understanding of the principles of toxicology and how poisons affect the body.

You’ll learn about basic principles, toxicokinetics, how toxic effects are passed on to succeeding generations, how each body system responds to poisons, and the specific effects of a wide range of toxic agents ─ from pesticides to radiation.

FEATURES:
*Provides the benefits of the leading reference without the bulk
*Ideal for course work or as a concise reference
*Presents concepts in logical progression from general principles to specific topics and examples
*Chapter Outlines overview study points and make review fast and easy by noting specific topics and examples
*Simple, clear illustrations communicate complex concepts and reinforce comprehension
*Summary Tables distill important information
*Key Points sections summarize each chapter
*Review Questions assess your comprehension of content
*End-of-chapter Bibliographies facilitate further study or research

About the Author:

Curtis D. Klaassen, PhD, Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas John B. Watkins III, PhD, Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Medical Sciences Program, Indiana University School of Medicine, Bloomington, Indiana

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0071389148
• ISBN 13: 9780071389143
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 512