Casarett & Doull's Essentials of Toxicology, Fourth Edition

by Curtis D. Klaassen, John Watkins

Develop a strong foundation in the concepts and principles of toxicology with this concise and accessible resource Doody's Core Titles for 2023! For more than 25 years, Casarett & Doull’s The Basics of Poison has set the standard for providing thorough, academic, and authoritative information in clear and engaging ways. Distilling the major principles and concepts from that renowned text, Casarett & Doull’s Essentials of Toxicolog y delivers an accessible and highly readable introduction to the science and clinical field of medical toxicology. The book reflects the expertise of more than 60 renowned contributors. Presented in full-color, this new edition builds on the wide success of previous editions, with extensive updates that make the book more clinically relevant to students and beginners in toxicology, pharmacology, pharmacy, and environmental sciences. Chapter-ending self-assessment Q&As and other features make the learning process more effective and efficient. Casarett and Doull’s Essentials of Toxicology is organized into seven
Succinct, yet comprehensive, the text covers essential principles, toxicokinetics, how toxic effects are passed on to succeeding generations, how each body system responds to poisons, and the specific effects of a wide range of toxic agents―from pesticides to radiation.

Genres: Science, Textbooks, Nonfiction

640 pages, Paperback

First published June 26, 2003

Reviews

[Abigail · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good representation of Toxicology, possibly even for beginners. Some chapters were a bit unfulfilling and lack-luster, as well as wordy. Questions at the end of chapters did not necessarily comprise the major points identified within the chapters, they were often pulled from minor topics. I personally love Toxicology, but am not great at chemistry and I was able to pull through with this textbook.

[Syd · Rating 3 out of 5]

Scary stuff, I know entirely too much about molds, carcinogens, and toxins in general now.