Endocrine Toxicology: 27 (Target Organ Toxicology Series)
. Ed(S): Eldridge, J. Charles; Stevens, James T.
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hardcover. Endocrine Toxicology Editor(s): Eldridge, J. Charles; Stevens, James T. Series: Target Organ Toxicology Series. Num Pages: 424 pages, 70 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: MMGT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 703.
With contributions by international experts in academia, chemical manufacturing, government research laboratories, regulatory agencies, and private consulting, this guide explores the potentially damaging influence of environmental agents on the endocrine system. It examines endocrine toxicology’s increased importance in environmental safety issues due to legislative directives established over the past ten years.
Covering all principal areas of EPA concern, Endocrine Toxicology, Third Edition provides:
- putative endocrine disruptors and mechanisms of endocrine toxicity
- the history and status of the regulatory process
- mechanisms of toxic effects in various hormonal systems
- comparisons of the endocrine responses in humans, livestock, and wildlife
- testing methods in mammalian, fish, avian, and ... Read more
- valuable insight into the approaches of various personnel in the field, including: government officials who make and oversee policy; scientists in charge of development and validation of testing methods; basic researchers who identify toxic mechanisms; and manufacturers responsible for environmentally benign product certification
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
CRC Press United States
Number of pages
424
Condition
New
Series
Target Organ Toxicology Series
Number of Pages
424
Place of Publication
Bosa Roca, United States
ISBN
9781420093094
SKU
V9781420093094
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About . Ed(S): Eldridge, J. Charles; Stevens, James T.
Eldridge, J. Charles; Stevens, James T.
Reviews for Endocrine Toxicology: 27 (Target Organ Toxicology Series)
"This is an excellent review of the effects of toxic substances on endocrine axes in both humans and wildlife.... The ambitious goals of covering the expanse of molecular toxicology and regulatory action are met by the book's diverse chapters...... Because of the array of authors, the book serves as an excellent introduction to many areas related to endocrine toxicology....... The ... Read more