
- 2,416 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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About this book
The Handbook of Pesticide Toxicology is a comprehensive, two-volume reference guide to the properties, effects, and regulation of pesticides that provides the latest and most complete information to researchers investigating the environmental, agricultural, veterinary, and human-health impacts of pesticide use. Written by international experts from academia, government, and the private sector, the Handbook of Pesticide Toxicology is an in-depth examination of critical issues related to the need for, use of, and nature of chemicals used in modern pest management. This updated 3e carries on the book's tradition of serving as the definitive reference on pesticide toxicology and recognizes the seminal contribution of Wayland J. Hayes, Jr., co-Editor of the first edition.- Presents a comprehensive look at all aspects of pesticide toxicology in one reference work.- Clear exposition of hazard identification and dose response relationships in each chapter featuring pesticide agents and actions- All major classes of pesticide considered- Different routes of exposure critically evaluated
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Section I: Pesticide Uses
- Section II: Toxicity and Safety Evaluation
- Section III: Emergining Approaches in Safety Evaluation
- Section IV: Dermatotoxicology of Pesticides
- Section V: Neurotoxicology of Pesticides
- Section VI: Pesticides Disposition
- Section VII: Exposure Measurement and Mitigation
- Section VIII: Regional and Global Environmental Exposure Assessments
- Section IX: Public Health Regulation and Epidemiology
- Section X: Organophosphorous and N-Methyl Carbamate Insecticides
- Section XI: Pyrethrins and Pyrethroids
- Section XII: Herbicides
- Section XIII: Fungicides
- Section XIV: Other Selected Pesticides
- Section XV: Fumigants
- Index