Lus Basic Toxicology Fundamentals Target Orgns And Risk Assessment 7Ed (Pb 2018 ) Paperback

The Seventh Edition of Lu’s Basic Toxicology continues its established tradition of providing a concise yet thorough overview of toxic substances found in food, air, and water. Now an edited volume featuring contributions from global experts, this updated text remains ideal for introductory toxicology students and professionals in related fields needing a toxicology foundation. This edition includes four new chapters alongside significant updates and expansions to existing ones, particularly those covering mechanisms of toxic effects, standard toxicity studies, the cardiovascular system, and risk assessment and regulatory toxicology. Organized into four parts, the book guides readers through the principles of toxicology, testing procedures, and detailed mechanisms of toxicity affecting both specific organs and the body as a whole. The concluding section focuses on the toxic effects of chemicals and risk assessment, equipping both students and practicing toxicologists with essential tools for their work. New chapters on Clinical Toxicology, Systems Toxicology, Chemicals and Children, and Toxicology of Reproductive Systems have been added, presenting the core information on these topics in the book's signature concise style. Complete with separate subject and chemical indexes, this edition serves as a valuable and quick reference for anyone working in the field of toxicology today