Includes bibliographical references and index.

The Evolving Journey of Toxicology : A Historical Glimpse / Philip Wexler and Antoinette N. Hayes -- Principles of Toxicology / Lauren M. Aleksunes and David L. Eaton -- Mechanisms of Toxicity / Lois D. Lehman-McKeeman -- Risk Assessment / Elaine M. Faustman -- Absorption, Distribution, and Excretion of Toxicants / Angela L. Slitt -- Biotransformation of Xenobiotics / Andrew Parkinson, Brian W. Ogilvie, David B. Buckley, Faraz Kazmi and Oliver Parkinson -- Toxicokinetics / Kannan Krishnan -- Chemical Carcinogenesis / James E. Klaunig and Zemin Wang -- Genetic Toxicology / Joanna Klapacz and B. Bhaskar Gollapudi -- Developmental Toxicology / John M. Rogers -- Toxic Responses of the Blood / Martyn T. Smith and Cliona M. McHale -- Toxic Responses of the Immune System / Barbara L.F. Kaplan, Courtney E.W. Sulentic, Helen G. Haggerty, Michael P. Holsapple, and Norbert E. Kaminski -- Toxic Responses of the Liver / Robert A. Roth, Hartmut Jaeschke, and James P. Luyendyk -- Toxic Responses of the Kidney / Rick G. Schnellmann -- Toxic Responses of the Respiratory System / George D. Leikauf -- Toxic Responses of the Nervous System / Virginia C. Moser, Michael Aschner, Jason R. Richardson, Aaron B. Bowman, and Rudy J. Richardson -- Toxic Responses of the Cornea, Retina, and Central Visual System / Donald A. Fox and William K. Boyes --

Toxic Responses of the Heart and Vascular System / Matthew J. Campen -- Toxic Responses of the Skin / Donald V. Belsito -- Toxic Responses of the Endocrine System / Patricia B. Hoyer and Jodi A. Flaws -- Toxic Responses of the Reproductive System / Paul M.D. Foster and L. Earl Gray Jr. -- Toxic Effects of Pesticides / Lucio G. Costa -- Toxic Effects of Metals / Alexander C. Ufelle and Aaron Barchowsky -- Toxic Effects of Solvents and Vapors / James V. Bruckner, S. Satheesh Anand, and D. Alan Warren -- Toxic Effects of Radiation and Radioactive Materials / David G. Hoel -- Toxic Effects of Plants and Animals / John B. Watkins III -- Food Toxicology : Fundamental and Regulatory Aspects / Supratim Choudhuri -- Toxic Effects of Calories / Martin J.J. Ronis, Kartik Shankar, and Thomas M. Badger -- Nanoparticle Toxicology / David B. Warheit, Günter Oberdörster, Agnes B. Kane, Scott C. Brown, Rebecca D. Klaper, and Robert H. Hurt -- Ecotoxicology / Richard T. Di Giulio and Michael C. Newman -- Air Pollution / Daniel L. Costa and Terry Gordon -- Analytical and Forensic Toxicology / Bruce A. Goldberger, Dayong Lee, and Diana G. Wilkins -- Clinical Toxicology / Louis R. Cantilena, Jr. -- Occupational Toxicology / Peter S. Thorne.

"The most concise entry-level textbook to the science and clinical field of medical toxicology. Replete with useful pedagogical features and learning aids, and written at a level suitable for students just beginning their studies in toxicology"--