Overview

Hair in Toxicology: An Important Biomonitor is the first book of its kind devoted exclusively to in-depth analysis of the hair shaft as an important tool for a diverse range of scientific investigations. This authoritative book combines contributions from experts in academic, governmental and industrial environments, to provide a unique, comprehensive look at: - Why hair can serve as an invaluable bio-resource in toxicology, with up-to-date reviews on hair growth, hair fibre formation and hair pigmentation - Information (including regulatory details) on the exposure of hair (and by extension the body) to drug and non-drug chemical and pollutants - Toxicological issues relevant to the use of hair products (including colourants, shampoos and depilatories) - The ability of hair to capture information on personal identity, chemical exposure, and environmental interactions - How hair can provide an understanding of human life from archaeological and historical perspectives - Future direction in the use of hair in toxicology Hair in Toxicology: An Important Biomonitor is ideal as a reference and guide to investigations in the biomedical, biochemical and pharmaceutical sciences at the graduate and post graduate level.

Full Product Details

Author:   Desmond John Tobin (University College Dublin, Ireland) ,  Marion Vallain ,  Stefanos N Kales ,  David Christiani
Publisher:   Royal Society of Chemistry
Imprint:   Royal Society of Chemistry
Volume:   Volume 1
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   1.563kg
ISBN:  

9780854045877

ISBN 10:   0854045872
Pages:   378
Publication Date:   11 July 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Very well structured and balanced, complete and really a hair encyclopedia. -- Skin Research and Technology, 2005, 11:289 (K Ogoshi) Skin Research and Technology Highly informative and accessible...an excellent overview of the various scientific fields where analysis of the hair shaft yields unique information. -- Chemistry & Industry, 5 June 2006 (Sudax Murdan) Chemistry and Industry Any budding tricho-toxicologist would be well advised to delve deeply into the pages of this book. -- Toxicological Reviews, 2006:25 (1): 71 (T M T Sheehan) Toxicological Reviews It is an easy reading and comprehensive over-view of the subject and well worth reading, especially for those new to the field or studying for the Board exams. -- Hair Transplant Forum International, January/February 2006 (Nilofer P Farjo) Hair Transplant Forum International Overall, the book is an excellent addition to the library of scientists interested in various areas of hair analysis. -- Journal of Forensic Sciences, July 2006, Vol.51, No.4 (Dr Christine Moore) Journal of Forensic Sciences

Very well structured and balanced, complete and really a hair encyclopedia. -- Skin Research and Technology, 2005, 11:289 (K Ogoshi) Skin Research and Technology Highly informative and accessible...an excellent overview of the various scientific fields where analysis of the hair shaft yields unique information. -- Chemistry & Industry, 5 June 2006 (Sudax Murdan) Chemistry and Industry Any budding tricho-toxicologist would be well advised to delve deeply into the pages of this book. -- Toxicological Reviews, 2006:25 (1): 71 (T M T Sheehan) Toxicological Reviews It is an easy reading and comprehensive over-view of the subject and well worth reading, especially for those new to the field or studying for the Board exams. -- Hair Transplant Forum International, January/February 2006 (Nilofer P Farjo) Hair Transplant Forum International Overall, the book is an excellent addition to the library of scientists interested in various areas of hair analysis. -- Journal of Forensic Sciences, July 2006, Vol.51, No.4 (Dr Christine Moore) Journal of Forensic Sciences

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