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

About the Author

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).

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