Encyclopedia of Toxicology, 4th edition, 9 volume set

The Encyclopedia of Toxicology, Fourth Edition is the most comprehensive compendium surveying toxicology from chemical, biological, and physical perspectives, with 1150 revised and 70 new entries authored by experts. It covers new areas such as computational toxicology, alternatives to animal testing, consumer product effects, and pharmaceutical ingredients.

Format: Mixed media product
Length: 8700 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

The Encyclopedia of Toxicology, Fourth Edition, stands as an unparalleled compendium that comprehensively explores the vast realm of toxicology, encompassing its chemical, biological, and physical (such as radiation) perspectives. Spanning an impressive nine volumes, this latest edition comprises an impressive 1150 thoroughly revised and 70 entirely new entries, authored by esteemed experts in their respective fields, meticulously selected by a globally recognized board who have applied their rigorous editorial expertise to the project. This release introduces groundbreaking new areas, including the rapidly evolving field of computational toxicology, the exploration of alternative methods in animal testing, the increasing prevalence of consumer products and their impact on populations, and the growing integration and utilization of pharmaceutical ingredients and their intricate interactions. Other notable chapters delve into the realm of artificial intelligence models for assessing toxicological exposure and effects, extractables and leachable testing, the implications of climate change on humans, animals, and the environment, screening models, genomics, tools such as sequence alignment for predicting species susceptibility across boundaries, and an array of other indispensable topics.

Dimension: 276 x 215 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128243152
Edition number: 4 ed