Information Resources in Toxicology
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Copyright Pageiv
- Contentsix
- Contributorsxv
- Forewordxvii
- Preface to the Third Editionxix
- Preface to the Second Editionxxi
- Preface to the First Editionxxiii
- Annex 1: Some Toxicological Abbreviations Used in This Bookxxv
- Annex 2: Abbreviations of Some National and International Organizations and Miscellaneous Termsxxvii
- Chapter 1. History1
- Highlights in the History of Toxicology1
- Selected References in the History of Toxicology13
- A Historical Perspective of Toxicology Information Systems16
- Chapter 2. Books and Special Documents27
- General Texts28
- Analytical Toxicology31
- Animals in Research34
- Biomonitoring/Biomarkers38
- Biotechnology41
- Biotoxins43
- Cancer47
- Chemical Compendia54
- Chemicals„Cosmetics and Other Consumer Products58
- Chemicals„Drugs61
- Chemicals„Dust and Fibers68
- Chemicals„Metals70
- Chemicals„Pesticides78
- Chemicals„Solvents84
- Chemicals„Selected Chemicals86
- Clinical Toxicology92
- Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology96
- Environmental Toxicology„General105
- Environmental Toxicology„Aquatic112
- Environmental Toxicology„Atmospheric117
- Environmental Toxicology„Hazardous Waste122
- Environmental Toxicology„Terrestrial125
- Environmental Toxicology„Wildlife126
- Epidemiology127
- Food and Nutrition131
- Forensic135
- Genetic Toxicology136
- Molecular, Cellular, and Biochemical Toxicology140
- Noise147
- Occupational Health149
- Pathology159
- Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism162
- Radiation165
- Regulatory Toxicology170
- Risk Assessment172
- Target Sites„General180
- Target Sites„Cardiovascular180
- Target Sites„Endocrine181
- Target Sites„Gastrointestinal184
- Target Sites„Hematopoietic184
- Target Sites„Immune185
- Target Sites„Kidney189
- Target Sites„Liver191
- Target Sites„Nervous System193
- Target Sites„Respiratory198
- Target Sites„Sensory202
- Target Sites„Skin205
- Testing Methods and Toxicity Assessment (Including Alternatives)209
- Veterinary Toxicology218
- Miscellaneous220
- Chapter 3. Journals225
- Journal Listings226
- Additional Journals Carrying Relevant Articles239
- Chapter 4. Newsletters241
- Introduction241
- General Newsletter Publications and Internet Sites241
- Online Sources of Full-Text Coverage242
- Listing of Newsletters242
- Chapter 5. General Interest and Popular Works269
- Compendia272
- General Interest and Popular Works272
- Chapter 6. Internet and Other Digital Resources287
- Web Sites288
- Browsers298
- Search Tools298
- Mailing Lists298
- Newsgroups301
- Electronic Bulletin Board Systems (BBSs)302
- Computer Databases303
- U.S. EPA Software with Applications for Hazardous and Toxic Materials330
- Databases and Software Afterword331
- Chapter 7. Print Bibliographic Resources333
- Print Bibliographic Resources333
- Chapter 8. Technical Reports and Government Documents339
- Federal Government Technical Reports339
- State and Local Government Technical Reports343
- Industry-Sponsored Technical Report Literature344
- Examples of Toxicology Technical Reports344
- Other Government Documents346
- Chapter 9. Publishers349
- Publishers349
- Chapter 10. Audiovisuals and Non-print Media Resources355
- Audiovisual Resources Titles357
- Audiovisual Materials„Procedures and Distributors372
- Chapter 11. Toxicology Data and Information Management383
- Periodicals384
- Databases384
- Bibliography384
- Chapter 12. An Overview of U.S. Chemical and Environmental Control Laws and Regulations and Helpful413
- Tracking Publications414
- Training Courses423
- Chapter 13. Regulation of Chemicals in the United States425
- The U.S. Regulatory Process425
- Public Access to Data and the U.S. Regulatory Process426
- Regulatory Authorities for U.S. Chemical Control426
- Positive List Approach428
- Registration Process to Add Chemicals to the List428
- Notification Process428
- History of Federal Chemical Control Laws and Agencies429
- Impacts on Toxicologists of U.S. Laws and Regulations429
- Current U.S. Chemical Regulatory Issues429
- Chapter 14. Resources for Hazard Communication Compliance433
- MSDS Collections433
- MSDS References435
- MSDS Construction435
- MSDS Consultants435
- International Harmonization436
- Electronic Data Banks436
- Detailed Addresses436
- Chapter 15. Organizations439
- Directories for Locating State, County, and Local Sources440
- How to Find Additional Organizations441
- Listing of Organizations441
- Special Groups485
- Chapter 16. Education491
- Introduction491
- Resource Guide to Careers in Toxicology (Prepared by the SOT)492
- Graduate Programs in Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, and Environmental Toxicolog499
- Chapter 17. Grants and Other Funding Opportunities513
- Reference Books514
- Online Searchable Databases516
- Selected Internet Resources516
- Electronic Journals and Newsletters519
- Web Sites and/or E-mail Addresses519
- Endnote522
- Chapter 18. Toxicology Testing Methods and Laboratories525
- In Vitro and Other Toxicology Testing Methods and Teaching Aids: Sources of Information525
- Toxicology Testing Laboratories532
- Environmental Testing Laboratories532
- Chapter 19. Poison Control Centers535
- Poison Control Centers535
- Chapter 20. Assessment of Physical Hazards545
- Organizations and Internet Locations545
- Bibliography of Guidance and Research Publications Related to Physical Hazards546
- Chapter 21. Patents: Toxicological Information Resource553
- Sources of Patent Information554
- Summary557
- Chapter 22. Overview of International Activities559
- Historic Drivers for Toxicology and Toxicology Information Dissemination559
- Roles of International Organizations560
- International Assessment of Chemical Risks560
- Classification and Labeling561
- Information Exchange562
- Risk Reduction Programs562
- Strengthening National Capabilities562
- Prevention of Illegal Traffic562
- Future Directions563
- Chapter 23. International Register of Potentially Toxic Chemicals National Correspondents565
- North America565
- Latin America and the Caribbean565
- Europe567
- West Asia570
- Asia and the Pacific572
- Africa574
- Chapter 24. Member Societies of the International Union of Toxicology (IUTOX)577
- IUTOX Member Societies577
- Chapter 25. Countries583
- Canada583
- China599
- Egypt608
- Finland613
- France627
- Germany631
- India647
- Italy669
- Japan700
- The Netherlands705
- Norway710
- Russia717
- Spain728
- Sweden734
- Taiwan744
- United Kingdom749
- Uruguay757
- Appendix 1759
- Glossary of Terms Used in Toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)759
- Appendix 2821
- Career Opportunities in Toxicology821
- Index829
- Poem922
Information Resources in Toxicology, Third Edition is a sourcebook for anyone who needs to know where to find toxicology information. It provides an up-to-date selective guide to a large variety of sources--books, journals, organizations, audiovisuals, internet and electronic sources, and more. For the Third Edition, the editors have selected, organized, and updated the most relevant information available. New information on grants and other funding opportunities, physical hazards, patent literature, and technical reports have also been added.
This comprehensive, time-saving tool is ideal for toxicologists, pharmacologists, drug companies, testing labs, libraries, poison control centers, physicians, legal and regulatory professionals, and chemists.
Key Features
* Serves as an all-in-one resource for toxicology information
* New edition includes information on publishers, grants and other funding opportunities, physical hazards, patent literature, and technical reports
* Updated to include the latest internet and electronic sources, e-mail addresses, etc.
* Provides valuable data about the new fields that have emerged within toxicological research; namely, the biochemical, cellular, molecular, and genetic aspects
This comprehensive, time-saving tool is ideal for toxicologists, pharmacologists, drug companies, testing labs, libraries, poison control centers, physicians, legal and regulatory professionals, and chemists.
Key Features
* Serves as an all-in-one resource for toxicology information
* New edition includes information on publishers, grants and other funding opportunities, physical hazards, patent literature, and technical reports
* Updated to include the latest internet and electronic sources, e-mail addresses, etc.
* Provides valuable data about the new fields that have emerged within toxicological research; namely, the biochemical, cellular, molecular, and genetic aspects