{"product_id":"forensic-toxicology-9781466581944","title":"Forensic Toxicology","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level courses, \u003cb\u003eForensic Toxicology: Mechanisms and Pathology\u003c\/b\u003e introduces toxicology concepts from a forensic perspective. The book provides an understanding of the mechanistic basis of the action of drugs and toxins, addressing their physiologic and pathologic consequences on the affected organ system. It is this essential connection of toxicology to physiology and biological systems that provides the basis for the toxicologist to understand the basis of behavioral effects of drugs, and for the forensic pathologist to determine cause of death when drugs may be involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book gives an overview of organ system physiology and pathology, and the ways in which toxins and drugs affect those systems. Case histories, photographs of gross pathology, and photomicrographs further illustrate the processes and effects of toxic substances on the body. The book also focuses on technological advances in the field and includes cases\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART I\u003c\/strong\u003e. Introduction. A Selected History of Forensic Toxicology. Toxicity and Toxidromes. Toxicokinetics. Biotransformation. Postmortem Toxicology. \u003cb\u003ePART II\u003c\/b\u003e. Neurotoxicology. Cardiac Toxicology. Hepatotoxicity. Kidney Toxicology. Pulmonary Toxicology. \u003cb\u003ePART III\u003c\/b\u003e. Alcohols: Ethanol, Methanol, and Related Compounds. Opiates and Opioids. Non-Opiate Sedative\/Hypnotic Drugs. Sympathomimetic Amines: Amphetamines and Related Compounds. Hallucinogens, Psychedelics, and Cannabinoids. Cholinergic and Anticholinergic Toxins. Metals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49371944517975,"sku":"9781466581944","price":171.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/forensic-toxicology-9781466581944","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}