Desmond John Tobin (ed.)

Hair in Toxicology

An Important Bio-Monitor
Herausgeber: Tobin, Desmond John

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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. Published Reviews: Below is an excerpt taken from a Book Review published in the Journal of Forensic Science. July 2006, Volume 51, No. 4: "Overall, the book is an excellent addition to the library of scientists interested in various areas of hair analysis. Most of the book flows well and is easy to read. There is an extensive index providing easy access to sections of interest, and it will be a useful reference tome for my bookshelf." Christine, Moore, Ph.D.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: RSC Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 378
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Juli 2005
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 157mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 699g
• ISBN-13: 9780854045877
• ISBN-10: 0854045872
• Artikelnr.: 25868464

Autorenporträt

Desmond John Tobin, University of Bradford, UK

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1: Biology of Hair
Chapter 1: The Biogenesis and Growth of Human Hair
Chapter 2: The Human Hair Fiber
Chapter 3: Pigmentation of Human Hair
Part 2: Application of Hair Biology to Environmental Assessments
Chapter 4: Hair in Forensic Toxicology with a Special Focus on Drug-facilitated Crimes
Chapter 5: Hair and Human Identification
Chapter 6: Hair and Metal Toxicity
Chapter 7: Hair and Exposure to Environmental Pollutants
Chapter 8: Hair and Nutrient/Diet Assessment
Part 3: Chemistry and Toxicology of Personal Hair Care Products
Chapter 9: Hair Colorant Chemistry
Chapter 10: Hair Dyes and Skin Allergy
Chapter 11: Hair Colorant Use Associated Pathology - Cancer?
Chapter 12: The Chemistry of Hair Care Products: Potential Toxicological Issues for Shampoos, Hair Conditioners, Fixatives, Permanent Waves, Relaxers and Depilatories
Chapter 13: Hair Care Products - Regulatory Issues
Part 4: Hair in Archaeology
Chapter 14: Hair as a Bioresource in Archaeological Study
Chapter 15: A Perspective on Future Directions