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History of toxicology and environmental health : toxicology in antiquity II /

This volume, Toxicology in Antiquity II, continues to tell the story of the roots of toxicology in ancient times. Readers learn that before scientific research methods were developed, toxicology thrived as a very practical discipline. Toxicologists are particularly proud of the rich and storied hist...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Wexler, Philip, 1950- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London, England : Academic Press, 2015.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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