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Casarett & Doull's Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons, Seventh Edition Curtis Klaassen

Casarett & Doull's Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons, Seventh Edition By Curtis Klaassen

Casarett & Doull's Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons, Seventh Edition by Curtis Klaassen


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Equips you with an understanding of modern toxicology, including the principles, concepts, mechanisms, and modes of thought that are the foundation of the discipline. This book includes content on chemical terrorism.

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Casarett & Doull's Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons, Seventh Edition by Curtis Klaassen

The most complete, trusted reference text covering the full span of medical toxicology

A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011!

"This reference stands alone as the basic text in the field of toxicology. This authoritative reference is written by many distinguished professionals in the field, and offers clear, concise descriptions of the key concepts in toxicology. It is extensive and complete, covering a broad range of topics in sufficient detail. Both as a reference and as an educational tool, this book exceeds its goal of serving as a reference for toxicologists, other scientists, and students of the discipline. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service

Long established as the gold standard in the field, Casarett & Doull's Toxicology equips you with an unsurpassed understanding of modern toxicology, including the principles, concepts, mechanisms, and modes of thought that are the foundation of the discipline. The new seventh edition features is updated throughout and includes many new contributors and new content on chemical terrorism.

About Curtis Klaassen

Curtis D. Klaassen, Ph.D., is Professor of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics at the Unviersity of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.

Table of Contents

Preface

Preface to the First Edition

UNIT 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF TOXICOLOGY

1. History and Scope of ToxicologyMichael A. Gallo

2. Principles of ToxicologyDavid L. Eaton and Steven G. Gilbert

3. Mechanisms of ToxicityZoltan Gregus

4. Risk AssessmentElaine M. Faustman and Gilbert S. Omenn

UNIT 2: DISPOSITION OF TOXICANTS

5. Absorption, Distribution, and Excretion of ToxicantsLois D. Lehman-McKeeman

6. Biotransformation of ZenobioticsAndrew Parkinson, and Brian Ogilvie

7. ToxicokineticsDanny D. Shen

UNIT 3: NON-ORGAN-DIRECTED TOXICITY

8. Chemical Carcinogens James E. Klaunig, and Lisa M. Kamendulis

9. Genetic ToxicologyR. Julian Preston, and George R. Hoffmann

10. Developmental ToxicologyJohn M. Rogers, and Robert J. Kavlock

UNIT 4: TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY

11. Toxic Responses of the BloodJohn C. Bloom, and John T. Brandt

12. Toxic Responses of the Immune SystemNorbert E. Kaminski, Barbara L. Faubert Kaplan, and Michael P. Holsapple

13. CHAPTER TO COME

14. Toxic Responses of the KidneyRick G. Schnellmann

15. Toxic Responses of the Respiratory SystemHanspeter R. Witschi, Kent E. Pinkerton, Laura S. Van Winkle, and Jerold A. Last

16. Toxic Responses of the Nervous SystemVirginia C. Moser, Michael Aschner, Rudy J. Richardson, and Martin A. Philbert

17. Toxic Responses of the Ocular and Visual SystemDonald A. Fox and William K. Boyes

18. Toxic Responses of the Heart and Vascular SystemY. James Kang, DVM, PhD, FATS

19. Toxic Responses of the SkinRobert H. Rice, and Theodora M. Mauro

20. CHAPTER TO COME

21. Toxic Responses of the Endocrine SystemCharles C. Capen

UNIT 5: TOXIC AGENTS

22. Toxic Effects of PesticidesLuis G. Costa

23. Toxic Effects of MetalsJie Liu, Robert A. Goyer, and Michael P. Waalkes

24. Toxic Effects of Solvents and VaporsJames V. Bruckner, Satheesh S. Anand, and D. Alan Warren

25. Health Effects of Radiation and Radioactive MaterialsNaomi H. Harley

26. Properties and Toxicities of Animal VenomsJohn B. Watkins, III

27. Toxic Effects of PlantsStata Norton

UNIT 6: ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY

28. Air PollutionDaniel L. Costa

29. EcotoxicologyRichard T. Di Giulio, and Michael C. Newman

UNIT 7: APPLICATIONS OF TOXICOLOGY

30. Food ToxicologyFrank N. Kotsonis, and George A. Burdock

31. CHAPTER TO COME

32. Clinical ToxicologyLouis R. Cantilena Jr.

33. Occupational ToxicologyPeter S. Thorne

Index

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CIN0071470514VG
9780071470513
0071470514
Casarett & Doull's Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons, Seventh Edition by Curtis Klaassen
Used - Very Good
Hardback
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
2008-01-01
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