Handbook of Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents

Erscheinungsjahr 2009
ISBN: 978-0-12-374484-5
Verlag: William Andrew Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 1168 Seiten, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 276 mm, Gewicht: 2810 g

This groundbreaking book covers every aspect of deadly toxic chemicals used as weapons of mass destruction and employed in conflicts, warfare and terrorism. Including findings from experimental as well as clinical studies, this one-of-a-kind handbook is prepared in a very user- friendly format that can easily be followed by students, teachers and researchers, as well as lay people. Stand-alone chapters on individual chemicals and major topics allow the reader to easily access required information without searching through the entire book.
This is the first book that offers in-depth coverage of individual toxicants, target organ toxicity, major incidents, toxic effects in humans, animals and wildlife, biosensors, biomarkers, on-site and laboratory analytical methods, decontamination and detoxification procedures, prophylactic, therapeutic and countermeasures, and the role of homeland security.

Zielgruppe

Toxicologists, homeland security specialists, risk assesment specialists.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gupta, Ramesh C.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Pharmakologie, Toxikologie
• Naturwissenschaften Chemie Chemie Allgemein Toxikologie, Gefahrstoffe, Sicherheit in der Chemie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Section 1 Introduction, Historical Perspective and EpidemiologySection 2 Toxicokinetics and Physiologically Based PharmacokineticsSection 3 Target Organ ToxicitySection 4 Agents That Can Be Used as Weapons of Mass DestructionSection 5 Risks to Animals and WildlifeSection 6 Special TopicsSection 7 Analytical Methods, Biosensors and BiomarkersSection 8 Prophylactic, Therapeutic, and Countermeasures Section 9 Decontamination of Chemical Warfare AgentsSection 10 Homeland Security

Über Autor(innen)

Gupta, Ramesh C.
Dr. Ramesh C. Gupta, Professor & Head of Toxicology Department at Murray State university, is engaged in experimental brain research in relation to Alzheimer's disease (AD) and pesticide toxicity. He has delivered lectures in Australia, Italy, Japan, Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain, Czech Republic, China, South Korea, and Sweden. He served the panels of NIH, CDC, NIOSH, and NAS. He has >350 publications to his credit, including seven major books with Elsevier: (1) Toxicology of Organophosphate and Carbamate Compounds, (2) Veterinary Toxicology: Basic and Clinical Principles, (3) Handbook of Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents, (4) Anticholinesterase Pesticides: Metabolism, Neurotoxicity, and Epidemiology, (5) Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology, (6) Biomarkers in Toxicology and (7) Neutraceuticals. He is recipient of Murray State University's distinguished researcher award of the year-2006. He is a diplomate of American Board of Toxicology, and fellow of American College of Toxicology, American College of Nutrition, and Academy of Toxicological Sciences.