Handbook of Toxicology, Second Edition

by Derelanko, Michael J., Ph.D.; Hollinger, Mannfred A.

• ISBN13: 9780849303708
• ISBN10: 0849303702
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-08-29
• Publisher: Informa Healthc

Summary

LOCATE FREQUENTLY USED INFORMATION EASILY AND QUICKLY Working in the laboratory or office, you use a diverse assortment of basic information to design, conduct, and interpret toxicology studies and to perform risk assessments. The Second Edition of the best-selling Handbook of Toxicology gives you the information you need in a single reference source. NEW IN THIS EDITION: Expanded coverage of inhalation toxicology, neurotoxicology, and histopathology Additional regulatory chapters dealing with pesticides, medical devices, consumer products, and world-wide notification of new chemicals Areas of toxicology missing from the first edition such as ecotoxicology and in vitro toxicology A chapter providing extensive overview of the toxicology of metals Two chapters on basic male and female endocrinology and related toxicology Information on differences in physiological and biochemical parameters between children and adults References to Web site sources of valuable information Over 200 new tables and figures THE SINGLE SOURCE FOR THE INFORMATION YOU USE MOST FREQUENTLY Updated and expanded, this unique book includes practical reference information useful to toxicologists in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, contract laboratories, regulatory agencies, and academia. To help you find information quickly and easily, data is arranged by toxicology subspecialty and each chapter begins with a detailed listing of information presented. Containing over 700 tables and figures, Handbook of Toxicology, Second Edition gives you a single source for the information you use most often.

Table of Contents

Laboratory Animal Management	1	(68)
Joseph C. Siglin
William H. Baker
Acute, Subchronic, and Chronic Toxicology	69	(58)
Carol S. Auletta
Dermal Irritation and Sensitization	127	(76)
Kimberly L. Bonnette
Dawn D. Rodabaugh
Christopher W. Wilson
Ocular Toxicology	203	(64)
Brendan J. Dunn
Fundamental Inhalation Toxicology	267	(68)
Paul E. Newton
Applied Inhalation Toxicology	335	(18)
Gary M. Hoffman
Fundamental Neurotoxicology	353	(18)
Gene E. Schulze
Applied Neurotoxicology	371	(30)
Rosemary C. Mandella
Immunotoxicology: Fundamentals of Preclinical Assessment	401	(38)
Robert V. House
Peter T. Thomas
Renal Toxicology: Renal Function Parameters for Adult Fischer-344, Sprague-Dawley, and Wistar Rats	439	(22)
William J. Powers, Jr.
Reproductive Toxicology	461	(36)
Donald J. Ecobichon
Developmental Toxicology	497	(48)
Karen M. MacKenzie
Richard M. Hoar
Endocrine Toxicology: Male Reproduction	545	(28)
Suresh C. Sikka
Rajesh K. Naz
Endocrine Toxicology: The Female Reproductive System	573	(24)
Patricia B. Hoyer
Patrick J. Devine
Genetic Toxicology	597	(24)
Richard H. C. San
Ramadevi Gudi
Valentine O. Wagner III
Robert R. Young
David Jacobson-Kram
Carcinogenesis	621	(28)
Michael J. Derelanko
Animal Histopathology	649	(92)
John C. Peckham
Animal Clinical Pathology	741	(28)
Barry S. Levine
Metabolism and Toxicokinetics of Xenobiotics	769	(66)
Mohamed B. Abou-Donia
Eman M. Elmasry
Aqel W. Abu-Qare
In Vitro Methods for the Prediction of Ocular and Dermal Toxicity	835	(32)
John W. Harbell
Rodger D. Curren
Ecotoxicology	867	(46)
David J. Hoffman
Barnett A. Rattner
G. Allen Burton, Jr.
Daniel R. Lavoie
Metal Toxicology	913	(44)
Akira Yasutake
Kimiko Hirayama
Human Clinical Toxicology	957	(42)
Jill Dolgin
Risk Assessment	999	(98)
Michael J. Derelanko
Regulatory Toxicology in the United States: An Overview	1097	(6)
Michael J. Derelanko
Regulatory Toxicology: U.S. EPA/Chemicals (TSCA)	1103	(46)
Henry C. Fogle
Regulatory Toxicology: U.S. EPA/Pesticides (FIFRA)	1149	(6)
Jane E. Harris
Regulatory Toxicology: U.S. FDA/Pharmaceuticals	1155	(18)
William J. Powers, Jr.
Regulatory Toxicology: Medical Devices	1173	(22)
Steven J. Hermansky
Regulatory Toxicology: Consumer Products	1195	(20)
Dennis J. Naas
Regulatory Toxicology: Notification of New Substances in the European Union	1215	(14)
Michael J. Derelanko
Regulatory Toxicology: Notification of New Substances in Canada, Korea, Australia, and China	1229	(6)
Henry C. Fogle
Miscellaneous Information of Toxicological Significance	1235	(144)
Mannfred A. Hollinger
Michael J. Derelanko
Index	1379