Toxicology Books

New and Published Books

1. CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants

   Common Names, Scientific Names, Eponyms, Synonyms, and Etymology (5 Volume Set)

   By Umberto Quattrocchi

   "Following on the successes of two previous dictionary projects, the CRC World Dictionary of Plant Names and the CRC World Dictionary of the Grasses, Umberto Quattrocchi has undertaken this dictionary of economically important plants…. He has done for these plants what was so admirably done in his...

   Published May 2nd 2012 by CRC Press
2. Green Chemistry

   Environmentally Benign Reactions, Second Edition

   Edited by V. K. Ahluwalia

   Covering a wide range of reactions, including solid state, photochemical, enzymatic, and sonication, this book explains the need for and the principles of green chemistry, including applications relevant to researchers and students. The author discusses the planning and detailed preparations that...

   Published April 30th 2012 by CRC Press
3. Safety Pharmacology in Pharmaceutical Development

   Approval and Post Marketing Surveillance, Second Edition

   By Shayne C. Gad

   This book covers the regulatory required evaluation and study of the potentially adverse pharmacological effects of new drugs. Coverage ranges from the general regulatory requirements to the specific studies that must be done and how they are performed and interpreted. Based on more than 30 years...

   Published April 25th 2012 by CRC Press
4. The Metabolism of Arsenite

   Edited by Joanne M. Santini, Seamus A. Ward

   Series: Arsenic in the environment

   Up to 200 million people in 70 countries are at risk from drinking water contaminated with arsenic, which is a major cause of chronic debilitating illnesses and fatal cancers. Until recently little was known about the mobility of arsenic, and how redox transformations determined its movement into...

   Published April 19th 2012 by CRC Press
5. Pesticides

   Evaluation of Environmental Pollution

   Edited by Hamir S. Rathore, Leo M.L. Nollet

   Pesticides play an important role in controlling pests that carry diseases and threaten crop production. In recent years, however, there has been increased concern about the adverse impacts of pesticides and their degradation products on public health and the environment. A considerable amount of...

   Published April 10th 2012 by CRC Press
6. Principles of Ecotoxicology, Fourth Edition

   By C.H. Walker, R.M. Sibly, S.P. Hopkin, D.B. Peakall

   Cutting across traditional subject boundaries, Principles of Ecotoxicology, Fourth Edition gives readers an integrated view of ecotoxicology, from molecules to ecosystems. This new edition of a bestselling textbook continues to emphasize principles rather than practice, providing the...

   Published March 11th 2012 by CRC Press
7. Forensic Toxicology

   Medico-Legal Case Studies

   By Kalipatnapu N. Rao

   Modern technology using state-of-the-art equipment can now identify almost any toxin relevant to a legal issue. Techniques include gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, high-pressure liquid chromatography, and the combination of these methods. Forensic Toxicology: Medico-legal Case Studies...

   Published February 22nd 2012 by CRC Press
8. Stereotaxic and Chemoarchitectural Atlas of the Brain of the Common Marmoset (Callithrix jacchus)

   By Craig D. Hardman, Ken W. S. Ashwell

   Developing better therapies for neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases remains an enduring problem for 21st century medicine. The testing of novel therapies will continue to require a robust experimental animal model. The marmoset is an ideal animal model for modern...

   Published January 23rd 2012 by CRC Press
9. The Minipig in Biomedical Research

   Edited by Peter A. McAnulty, Anthony D. Dayan, Niels-Christian Ganderup, Kenneth L. Hastings

   The Minipig in Biomedical Research is a comprehensive resource for research scientists on the potential and use of the minipig in basic and applied biomedical research, and the development of drugs and chemicals. Written by acknowledged experts in the field, and drawing on the authors’ global...

   Published December 18th 2011 by CRC Press
10. Environmental Toxicology

    Biological and Health Effects of Pollutants, Third Edition

    By Ming-Ho Yu, Humio Tsunoda, Masashi Tsunoda

    Human survival depends on the availability of clean air, water, and food and on the welfare of plants and animals. However, anthropogenic and naturally occurring chemicals can cause adverse effects on living organisms and ecological processes. Environmental Toxicology: Biological and Health Effects...

    Published November 15th 2011 by CRC Press