Handbook of Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents / Edition 3

by Ramesh C Gupta PhD

Overview

Handbook of Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents, Third Edition, covers every aspect of deadly toxic chemicals used in conflicts, warfare and terrorism. Including findings from experimental as well as clinical studies, this essential reference offers in-depth coverage of individual toxicants, target organ toxicity, major incidents, toxic effects in humans, animals and wildlife, biosensors and biomarkers, on-site and laboratory analytical methods, decontamination and detoxification procedures, and countermeasures.

Expanding on the second edition, Handbook of Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents has been completely updated, presenting the most recent advances in field. Brand new chapters include a new chapter on emergency preparedness, coverage of the chemical warfare agents used in Syria, the use of the Novichok agent in the UK, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780128190906
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	04/27/2020
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	1318
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.88(h) x (d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

The most comprehensive reference covering the topic of chemical warfare agents

Editorial Reviews

"Handbook of Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents...is a comprehensive and up-to-date monograph covering in nine sections virtually everything related to the topic, from "anthrax" to "VX." The editor did an excellent job of giving a homogenous "feel" to the contributions of more than 160 authors with varying backgrounds and points of view. The list of contributors reads like the "Who’s Who" in the field. This handbook is a most welcome addition to any library, institutional or private, and a must for anybody interested in the field." —Dr. Georg Petroianu, Florida International University, Miami, USA

"Handbook of Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents is an excellent reference book, not only recommended to toxicologists, but also to all medical personnel who may be involved in the response to chemical incidents." —Dr. Rene Pita, Professor, Chemical Defense Department of the NBC Defense School, and Qualified Expert in Toxicology by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Madrid, Spain

From the Publisher

Reviewer: Kenneth E. McCarson, PhD (University of Kansas Medical Center)
Description: This is a discipline-spanning, integrative review and reference that brings together in-depth information on the biological effects of toxic chemicals used as agents of warfare or mass destruction. The book's 76 chapters cover the history, organ toxicity, environmental risks, and toxicology of chemical weapons, and address analytical and therapeutic approaches to countering their effects. This is an expansion and update of the first edition, published in 2009.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a reference that comprehensively covers all aspects of chemical warfare agents, including historical background and up-to-date citations. This challenging goal is met well by the balanced emphasis on scientific detail with understandable, easy-to-read treatises on the historical use and sociopolitical impact of the use and threat of chemical warfare agents. The editor has assembled an impressive collection of detailed chapters into a book that is both reader-friendly and easy to navigate.
Audience: With its broad-based historical and contextual information along with its adequately rigorous scientific detail, the book is appropriate for scientists, government agents, physicians, researchers, students, and lay people, as well as specialists such as researchers and physicians. The editor, a well-known expert in the area of organophosphate toxins, has collected chapters from knowledgeable experts that largely meet the challenge of balancing detail with the larger "big picture" of chemical warfare agent threats.
Features: The book is organized into nine sections that cover broad areas from historical/introductory material to organ system effects, toxicology, biomarkers, therapeutics, and decontamination. The largest section is a collection of chapters that address individual chemical agents in detail. The scope of coverage is impressive, while the introductory chapters that describe the history and context of chemical weapon development and use are particularly engaging. Illustrations throughout the book are clear and supportive of the text, and the index is large and provides better than usual cross referencing across chapters.
Assessment: This is a large, high-quality publication with good visibility in the area of chemical warfare agents, and it provides a broader perspective than the few other titles in this field. This edition expands topics and updates references, driven by the ongoing threat, use, and research of chemical warfare agents around the world.

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