Publication Year: 2010
Edition: 1st
Authors/Editor: Ayres, Jon G.; Harrison, Roy M.; Nichols, Gordon L.; Maynard, Robert L.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 978-0-34-094656-5
An indispensable aid to the investigation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of environmentally-acquired disorders.
The book brings into sharp focus the increasing importance of the practice of environmental medicine, drawing together the many different strands that make up this modern discipline, and putting topical and controversial subjects into evidence-based context.
The editors and authors are all leading authorities in their respective fields and are drawn from a wide variety of backgrounds, including government advisory bodies. They have put emphasis on the issues most relevant to contemporary pratice, ensuring everyday relevance, while not neglecting less common conditions. Boxes and tables are used throughout for clarity and accessibility.