Casarett & Doull's Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons,   ISBN:9780071347211

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This book is considered by many to be the bible of toxicology. It is a muli-authored work, each author writing a chapter on their specialty, yet the chapters are consistent in their presentation and writing style. It is widely used for graduate courses on toxicology, providing the basic mechanisms of action for all classes of toxic chemicals, both natural and man-made.

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While this classic toxicology textbook has certainly improved over previous editions as far as having more illustrations and tables to summarize vast amounts of information are concerned, I am continually frustrated by the rather anemic content of the Index. No, "anemia" is not listed in the Index nor is cyanide, acrylonitrile or half the terms I routinely need to look up. I know the info is in there, so I have to spend countless minutes guessing which chapter it may be located. Very frustrating. Bizarrely, I have Goggled a term and one of the hits was in C&D (Amazon site) and the next thing I knew I was looking at the page with the terms highlighted (no, the term wasn't in the Index). Is this the way one should find info in this book? Hopefully, the next edition will be available electronically (DVD) or have a lot more substantial Index. Sixteen pages of Index does not cut it for a 1300 page book that is just crammed with info. My old Fourth edition has 33 pages of Index for a 1000 page book. Back to Google......

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This seventh edition of 'Casarett & Doull's Toxicology: the Basic Science of Poisons' is a solid piece of science work. It is comprehensive, and broad at the same time. The approach and content will make this book extremely useful for scientists across disciplines. It has been designed as a text for graduate courses, though I bought this for my own reference and learning. I have a medical toxicology interest, but this book has allowed me to discover concepts and expand on theories and principles independently. I think the book is a great text, and an invaluable resource for those with an interest in toxicology.

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the book is huge, and lots of topics. it is supposed to be a toxicology standard. however, the authors act afraid to go into any detail. try to find a better book. this will disappoint.

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I feel this is a great book for toxicology students. I am a PhD student and I find it very very useful.......I am not sure about undergrads. I totally liked it.