Casarett & Doull’s Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons (9th Edition)

Description

The gold-standard text on the science of poisons – updated to capture the latest breakthroughs and developments

Casarett & Doull’s Toxicology: The Basic Sciences of Poisons is the most trusted all-in-one overview of the biomedical and environmental aspects of toxicology. Presented in full color, it delivers a skill-building review of the basic components of toxicology, including general principles, modes of action, and chemical-specific toxicity. Spanning the entire field, Casarett & Doull’s is considered to be the ultimate authority in toxicology.

The Ninth Edition has been extensively updated by each chapter author and is enhanced by the addition of all-new chapters on timely topics such as computational toxicology and auditory toxicology. The extensive use of tables, illustrations, and other visuals make the information easy to understand and remember

Table of Contents

1. Unit I: General Principles of Toxicology
   1. Chapter 1: History and Scope of Toxicology
   2. Chapter 2: Principles of Toxicology
   3. Chapter 3: Mechanisms of Toxicity
   4. Chapter 4: Risk Assessment
2. Unit II: Disposition of Toxicants
   1. Chapter 5: Absorption, Distribution, and Excretion of Toxicants
   2. Chapter 6: Biotransformation of Xenobiotics
   3. Chapter 7: Toxicokinetics
3. Unit III: Non-Organ-Directed Toxicity
   1. Chapter 8: Chemical Carcinogenesis
   2. Chapter 9: Genetic Toxicology
   3. Chapter 10: Developmental Toxicology
4. Unit IV: Target Organ Toxicity
   1. Chapter 11: Toxic Responses of the Blood
   2. Chapter 12: Toxic Responses of the Immune System
   3. Chapter 13: Toxic Responses of the Liver
   4. Chapter 14: Toxic Responses of the Kidney
   5. Chapter 15: Toxic Responses of the Respiratory System
   6. Chapter 16: Toxic Responses of the Nervous System
   7. Chapter 17: Toxic Responses of the Ocular and Visual System
   8. Chapter 18: Toxic Responses of the Heart and Vascular System
   9. Chapter 19: Toxic Responses of the Skin
   10. Chapter 20: Toxic Responses of the Reproductive System
   11. Chapter 21: Toxic Responses of the Endocrine System
5. Unit V: Toxic Agents
   1. Chapter 22: Toxic Effects of Pesticides
   2. Chapter 23: Toxic Effects of Metals
   3. Chapter 24: Toxic Effects of Solvents and Vapors
   4. Chapter 25: Toxic Effects of Radiation and Radioactive Materials
   5. Chapter 26: Toxic Effects of Plants and Animals
   6. Chapter 27: Toxic Effects of Calories
6. Unit VI: Environmental Toxicology
   1. Chapter 28: Nanotoxicology
   2. Chapter 29: Air Pollution
7. Unit VII: Applications of Toxicology
   1. Chapter 30: Ecotoxicology
   2. Chapter 31: Food Toxicology
   3. Chapter 32: Analytical and Forensic Toxicology
   4. Chapter 33: Clinical Toxicology
   5. Chapter 34: Occupational Toxicology
   6. Chapter 35: Regulatory Toxicology

Author Biography

Curtis Klaassen, PhD, University Distinguished Professor and Chair; Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics; Kansas University School of Medicine.