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661709
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Coleman, Michael D.
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Expert report writing in toxicology : : forensic, scientific, and legal aspects /\ Michael D. Coleman
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1 online resource (xv, 208 pages)
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1118432355 (electronic bk.)
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: 1118432363 (electronic bk.)
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: 9781118432358 (electronic bk.)
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: 9781118432365 (electronic bk.)
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1118432339
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9781118432334
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9781118432372 (cloth)
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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| Contents
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A brief history of occupational toxicology -- The expert report process in legal context -- Acute toxicity : case histories of solvent exposure -- Chronic and permanent injury : bladder cancer and occupation -- Chronic and acute toxicity of herbicides and pesticides -- Toxicity of imported goods
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Every year throughout the world, individuals' health is damaged by their exposure to toxic chemicals at work. In most cases these problems will resolve, but many will sustain permanent damage. Whilst any justified claim for compensation requires medical and legal evidence a crucial and often controversial component of this process is the establishment of a causal link between the individual's condition and exposure to a specific chemical or substance. Causation, in terms of how a substance or substances led the claimant to his or her current plight, can be difficult to establish and the main
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Forensic toxicology.
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Expert Testimony.
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Forensic Toxicology.
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Manufactured Materials-- toxicity.
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Occupational Exposure-- adverse effects.
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Pesticides-- toxicity.
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Writing.
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| Dewey Classification
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614/.13
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RA1228
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W 750
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Ohio Library and Information Network.
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