CASARETT AND DOULLS TOXICOLOGY. THE BASIC SCIENCE OF POISONS

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The gold-standardtext on thescience of poisons " updated to capture the latest breakthroughs and developments

Casarett & Doull'sToxicology: The Basic Sciences of Poisonsis the mosttrusted all-in-one overview ofthe biomedical and environmental aspects of toxicology.Presented in full color, itdelivers a skill-building review of the basiccomponents of toxicology, including general principles, modes of action, andchemical-specific toxicity. Spanning the entire field,Casarett & Doull's is considered tobe the ultimate authority in toxicology.

The NinthEdition has been extensivelyupdated by each chapter author and is enhancedby the addition of all-newchapters on timely topics suchas computational toxicologyand auditory toxicology. The extensive use of tables, illustrations, and other visualsmake the information easy to understand andremember. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Unit I: General Principles of Toxicology

Chapter 1: Historyand Scope of Toxicology
Chapter 2: Principles of Toxicology
Chapter 3: Mechanisms of Toxicity
Chapter 4: Risk Assessment

Unit II: Dispositionof Toxicants

Chapter 5: Absorption,Distribution, and Excretion of Toxicants
Chapter 6: Biotransformationof Xenobiotics
Chapter 7: Toxicokinetics

Unit III: Non-Organ-Directed Toxicity

Chapter 8: ChemicalCarcinogenesis
Chapter 9: Genetic Toxicology
Chapter 10: Developmental Toxicology

Unit IV: TargetOrgan Toxicity

Chapter 11: ToxicResponses of the Blood
Chapter 12: Toxic Responsesof the ImmuneSystem
Chapter 13: Toxic Responsesof the Liver
Chapter 14: Toxic Responsesof the Kidney
Chapter 15: Toxic Responsesof the RespiratorySystem
Chapter 16: Toxic Responsesof the NervousSystem
Chapter 17: Toxic Responsesof the Ocular and Visual System
Chapter 18: Toxic Responsesof the Heartand Vascular System
Chapter 19: Toxic Responsesof the Skin
Chapter 20: Toxic Responsesof the ReproductiveSystem
Chapter 21: Toxic Responsesof the EndocrineSystem

Unit V: Toxic Agents

Chapter 22: ToxicEffects of Pesticides
Chapter 23: Toxic Effects of Metals
Chapter 24: Toxic Effects of Solventsand Vapors
Chapter 25: Toxic Effects of Radiationand Radioactive Materials
Chapter 26: Toxic Effects of Plantsand Animals
Chapter 27: Toxic Effects of Calories

Unit VI: EnvironmentalToxicology

Chapter 28: Nanotoxicology
Chapter 29: Air Pollution

Unit VII: Applicationsof Toxicology

Chapter 30: Ecotoxicology
Chapter 31: Food Toxicology
Chapter 32: Analytical and Forensic Toxicology
Chapter 33: Clinical Toxicology
Chapter 34: Occupational Toxicology
Chapter 35: Regulatory Toxicology