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
Ramesh C. Gupta, DVM (BVSc), MVSc, PhD, DABT, Professor & Head of Toxicology Department at Murray State University, has research experience of more than 30 years. He has authored/co-authored more than 200 publications. Presently, Dr. Gupta is widely regarded as an authority in the research area of Anticholinesterases (Organophosphates & Carbamates).
"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
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