A fully updated and expanded edition of the bestselling guide on toxicology and its practical application
* Covers the diverse chemical hazards encountered in the modern work and natural environment, and provides a practical understanding of these hazards
* New chapters cover the emerging areas of toxicology such as omics, computational toxicology, and nanotoxicology
* Provides clear explanations and practical understanding of the fundamentals necessary for an understanding of the effects of chemical hazards on human health and ecosystems
* Includes case histories and examples from industry demonstrate the application of toxicological principles
* Supplemented with numerous illustrations to clarify and summarize key points, annotated bibliographies, and a comprehensive glossary of toxicological terms