{"product_id":"9781437734645","title":"Human Toxicology of Chemical Mixtures","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this important reference work, Zeliger catalogs the known effects of chemical mixtures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eon the human body and also proposes a framework for understanding and predicting their\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eactions in terms of lipophile (fat soluble) \/ hydrophile (water soluble) interactions. The\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eauthor’s focus is on illnesses that ensue following exposures to mixtures of chemicals\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ethat cannot be attributed to any one component of the mixture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the first part the mechanisms of chemical absorption at a molecular and\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003emacromolecular level are explained, as well as the body’s methods of defending itself\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eagainst xenobiotic intrusion. Part II examines the sources of the chemicals discusssed,\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003elooking at air and water pollution, food additives, pharmaceuticals, etc. Part III, which\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eincludes numerous case studies, examines specific effects of particular mixtures on\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eparticular body systems and organs and presents a theoretical framework for predicting\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ewhat the effects of uncharacterized mixtures might be. Part IV covers regulatory\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003erequirements and the need to adjust recommended exposure levels for products\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003econtaining mixtures. It also contains recommendations on how to limit exposure to\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003emixtures in the products we use and on how to limit release of mixtures into the\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eenvironment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding brief summaries of each mixture and its effects, Zeliger provides a\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ecomprehensive reference, a jumping off point for professionals (with extensive chapter\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ebibliographies) and an introduction to the topic for those studying traditional toxicology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing many inadequately understood illnesses and conditions such as asthma,\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003einfertility and cancer, it will also be of interest to health professionals, environmental\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003escientists and lawyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents a theoretical framework for predicting the effects of chemical mixtures for which no specific data exists (this predictive aspect is important due to the vast number of different potential chemical combinations – far too many to comprehensively catalog)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quick and convenient source of hard to come by data on the rapidly developing field of chemical mixtures, for groups including chemists and engineers, toxicologists, health professionals and environmental scientists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew and updated material comprises over 30% of this timely new edition, which includes the latest research data alongside an expanded introduction to the science and art of predicting the toxicological properties of chemical mixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Science","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107023339760,"sku":"9781437734645","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781437734645_p0.jpg?v=1763755958","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781437734645","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}