A Textbook of Modern Toxicology, Third Edition

Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

A Textbook of Modern Toxicology, Third Edition

Editor(s): Ernest Hodgson

Published Online: 8 MAR 2004

Print ISBN: 9780471265085

Online ISBN: 9780471646778

DOI: 10.1002/0471646776

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Toxicology is the science of poisons, embracing the physical and chemical study of all the known poisonous substances, as well as the methods of testing for them, their action on the living body, and the postmortem results they occasion. The Third Edition of this benchmark text once again proves the most authoritative resource on the subject for both students and practicing professionals.

Table of contents

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      Frontmatter (pages i–xxi)

  2. Part I: Introduction

    1. Chapter 1

      Introduction to Toxicology (pages 1–12)

      Ernest Hodgson

    2. Chapter 2

      Introduction to Biochemical and Molecular Methods in Toxicology (pages 13–22)

      Ernest Hodgson, Gerald A. Leblanc, Sharon A. Meyer and Robert C. Smart

    3. Chapter 3

      Toxicant Analysis and Quality Assurance Principles (pages 23–29)

      Ross B. Leidy

  3. Part II: Classes of Toxicants

    1. Chapter 4

      Exposure Classes, Toxicants in Air, Water, Soil, Domestic and Occupational Settings (pages 31–48)

      W. Gregory Cope

    2. Chapter 5

      Classes of Toxicants: Use Classes (pages 49–74)

      W. Gregory Cope, Ross B. Leidy and Ernest Hodgson

  4. Part III: Toxicant Processing In vivo

    1. Chapter 6

      Absorption and Distribution of Toxicants (pages 75–110)

      Ronald E. Baynes and Ernest Hodgson

    2. Chapter 7

      Metabolism of Toxicants (pages 111–148)

      Randy L. Rose and Ernest Hodgson

    3. Chapter 8

      Reactive Metabolites (pages 149–161)

      Randy L. Rose and Patricia E. Levi

    4. Chapter 9

      Chemical and Physiological Influences on Xenobiotic Metabolism (pages 163–202)

      Randy L. Rose and Ernest Hodgson

    5. Chapter 10

      Elimination of Toxicants (pages 203–211)

      Gerald A. Leblanc

  5. Part IV: Toxic Action

    1. Chapter 11

      Acute Toxicity (pages 213–224)

      Gerald A. Leblanc

    2. Chapter 12

      Chemical Carcinogenesis (pages 225–250)

      Robert C. Smart

    3. Chapter 13

      Teratogenesis (pages 251–259)

      Stacy Branch

  6. Part V: Organ Toxicity

    1. Chapter 14

      Hepatotoxicity (pages 261–272)

      Ernest Hodgson and Patricia E. Levi

    2. Chapter 15

      Nephrotoxicity (pages 273–278)

      Ernest Hodgson and Patricia E. Levi

    3. Chapter 16

      Toxicology of the Nervous System (pages 279–297)

      Bonita L. Blake

    4. Chapter 17

      Endocrine System (pages 299–315)

      Gerald A. Leblanc

    5. Chapter 18

      Respiratory Toxicity (pages 317–325)

      Ernest Hodgson, Patricia E. Levi and James C. Bonner

    6. Chapter 19

      Immunotoxicity (pages 327–342)

      Mary Jane K. Selgrade

    7. Chapter 20

      Reproductive System (pages 343–349)

      Stacy Branch

  7. Part VI: Applied Toxicology

    1. Chapter 21

      Toxicity Testing (pages 351–397)

      Helen Cunny and Ernest Hodgson

    2. Chapter 22

      Forensic and Clinical Toxicology (pages 399–409)

      Stacy Branch

    3. Chapter 23

      Prevention of Toxicity (pages 411–421)

      Ernest Hodgson

    4. Chapter 24

      Human Health Risk Assessment (pages 423–438)

      Ronald E. Baynes

  8. Part VII: Environmental Toxicology

    1. Chapter 25

      Analytical Methods in Toxicology (pages 439–461)

      Ross B. Leidy

    2. Chapter 26

      Basics of Environmental Toxicology (pages 463–478)

      Gerald A. Leblanc

    3. Chapter 27

      Transport and Fate of Toxicants in the Environment (pages 479–499)

      Damian Shea

    4. Chapter 28

      Environmental Risk Assessment (pages 501–517)

      Damian Shea

  9. Part VIII: Summary

    1. Chapter 29

      Future Considerations for Environmental and Human Health (pages 519–524)

      Ernest Hodgson

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      Glossary (pages 525–541)

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      Index (pages 543–557)

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