Description
Book SynopsisAn element in the earth's crust, an additive in livestock feed. a medicine in early civilization--and the toxin of toxins A pervasive part of our natural environment and everyday lives. arsenic has nonetheless earned a niche in history as a substance of diabolical suppleness.
Table of ContentsPartial table of contents:
Arsenic in Human Medicine (M. Gorby).
Health Effects of Environmental Arsenic (W. Morton & D.Dunnette).
Toxicity and Metabolism of Arsenic in Vertebrates (S. Naqvi, etal.).
Effects of Arsenic on DNA Synthesis in Human Lymphocytes (Z.Meng).
Chronic Arsenism from Drinking Water in Some Areas of Xinjiang,China (W. Lianfang & H. Jianzhong).
Estimation of Human Exposure to and Uptake of Arsenic Found inDrinking Water (H. Xu, et al.).
A Review of Arsenic Hazards to Plants and Animals with Emphasis onFishery and Wildlife Resources (R. Eisler).
Arsenic in Marine Organisms: Chemical Forms and ToxicologicalAspects (K. Shiomi).
Index.
