Timbrell (biochemical toxicology, pharmacy department, King's College, London) condenses the diffuse and abundant literature into an accessible text suitable for students in the field as well as non-scientists involved with legislation or policy concerning the environment. The text introduces basic concepts of toxicology and builds from these with historical and topical examples. Chapters discuss the disposition of toxic compounds, the metabolism of foreign compounds, types of exposure and response, drugs, industrial toxicology, food additives and contaminants, pesticides, environmental pollutants, natural products, household products, and testing and risk assessment. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)