Since the publication of the first edition of Introduction to Toxicology , toxicology has become a more mature
science, the number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses has increased and thus the need for a regularly updated
introductory text has become more pressing.
This third edition caters for this need in a clear and easy-to-read style, featuring:
Up-to-the-minute information
Relevant toxicological examples that reinforce principles
End-of-chapter essay questions
New and redrawn illustrations
Glossary of terms
Extensively revised bibliography
The fundamental principles of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion are described in the introductory
chapters, as are the types of exposure and response. In subsequent chapters these are clarified with the use of
carefully chosen examples. Among the topics considered are the potential adverse effects of drugs, pesticides,
food additives and industrial chemicals.