Information Resources in Toxicology. ([2000])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Philip Wexler.
• Editors: Wexler, Philip, 1950-
• Contents: History: - K.D. Watson, P. Wexler, and J. Everitt ; Highlights in the History of Toxicology; Selected References in the History of Toxicology; A Historical Perspective of Toxicology Information Systems; Books and Special Documents: - G.L. Kennedy, Jr., P. Wexler, N.S. Selzer, and L.A. Malley ; General Texts; Analytical Toxicology; Animals in Research; Biomonitoring/Biomarkers; Biotechnology; Biotoxins; Cancer; Chemical Compendia; Chemical--Cosmetics and Other Consumer; Products; Chemical--Drugs; Chemical--Dust and Fibers; Chemical--Metals; Chemicals--Pesticides; Chemicals--Solvents; Chemical--Selected Chemicals; Clinical Toxicology; Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology; Environmental Toxicology--General; Environmental Toxicology-- Aquatic; Environmental Toxicology--Atmospheric; Environmental Toxicology--Hazardous Waste; Environmental Toxicology--Terrestrial; Environmental Toxicology--Wildlife; Epidemiology; Food and Nutrition; Forensic; Genetic Toxicology; Molecular, Cellular, and Biochemical Toxicology; Noise; Occupational Health; Pathology; Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism; Radiation; Regulatory Toxicology; Risk Assessment; Target Sites--General; Target Sites--Cardiovascular; Target Sites--Endocrine; Target Sites--Gastrointestinal; Target Sites--Hematopoietic; Target Sites--Immune; Target Sites--Kidney; Target Sites--Liver; Target Sites-- Nervous System; Target Sites--Respiratory; Target Sites--Sensory; Target Sites--Skin; Testing Methods and Toxicity Assessment (Including Alternatives); Veterinary Toxicology; Miscellaneous; Journals: - P. Wexler ; Journal Listings; Additional Journals Carrying Relevant Articles; Newsletters: - P.J. Hakkinen and F.W. Stoss ; Introduction; General Newsletter Publications and Internet Sites; On-Line Sources of Full-Text Coverage; Listing of Newsletters; General Interest and Popular Works: - F. W. Stoss ; Compendia; General Interest and Popular Works; Internet and Other Digital Resources: - P. Wexler, P.J. Hakkinen, and F.W. Stoss ; Web Sites; Browsers; Search Tools; Mailing Lists; Newsgroups; Electronic Bulletin Board Systems (BBSs); Computer Databases; U.S. EPA Software and Applications for Hazardous and Toxic Materials; Databases and Software Afterword; Print Bibliographic Resources: - L.M. Poore ; Technical Reports and Government Documents: - F.W. Stoss ; Federal Government Technical Reports; State and Local Government Technical Reports; Industry-Sponsored Technical Report Literature; Examples of Toxicology Technical Reports; Other Government Documents; Publishers: - L.M. Poore and T.L.B. Wilson ; Audiovisuals and Non-print Media Resources: - F.W. Stoss and K. Deck ; Audiovisual Resources Titles; Audiovisual Materials--Procedures and Distributors; Toxicology Data and Information Management: - F.W. Stoss and P. Wexler ; Periodicals; Databases; Bibliography; Overview of U.S. Chemical and Environmental Control Laws and Regulations and Helpful Information Sources: - M. Bandurraga ; Tracking Publications; Training Courses; Regulation of Chemicals in the United States: - M. Bandurraga ; The U.S. Regulatory Process; Public Access to Data and the U.S. Regulatory Process; Regulatory Authorities for U.S. Chemical Control; Positive List Approach; Registration Process to Add Chemicals to the List; Notification Process; History of Federal Chemical Control Laws and Agencies; Impacts on Toxicologists of U.S. Laws and Regulations; Current U.S. Chemical Regulatory Issues; Resources for Hazard Communication Compliance: - D. Marsick and P. Dsida ; MSDS Collections; MSDS References; MSDS Construction; MSDS Consultants; International Harmonization; Electronic Data Banks; Detailed Addresses; Organizations: - P.J. Hakkinen, F.W. Stoss, B. Behrendt, and P. Wexler . ; Directories for Locating State, County, and Local Sources; How to Find Additional Organizations; Listing of Organizations; Special Groups; Education: ; Introduction; Resource Guide to Careers in Toxicology (Prepared by the SOT); Graduate Programs in Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, and Environmental Toxicology (Prepared by the SETAC); Grants and Other Funding Opportunities: -; F.W. Stoss and P. Wexler . ; Reference Books; Online Searchable Databases; Selected Internet Resources; Electronic Journals and Newsletters; Web Sites and/or E-mail Addresses; Endnote; Toxicology Testing Methods and Laboratories: - P.J.Hakkinen ; In Vitro and Other Toxicology Testing Methods and Teaching Aids: Sources of Information; Toxicology Testing Laboratories; Environmental Testing Laboratories; Poison Centers Certified; American Association of Poison Control Centers; Assessment of Physical Hazards: - P.J. Hakkinen ; Organizations and Internet Locations; Bibliography of Guidance and Research Publications Related to Physical Hazards; Patents: Toxicological Information Resource: - R.O. Beauchamp, Jr. ; Sources of Patent Information; Summary; Overview of International Activities: - C.E. Cowan-Ellsberry, M.J. Irwin, and C.C. Lally ; Historic Drivers for Toxicology and Toxicology Information Dissemination; Roles of International Organizations; International Assessment of Chemical Risks; Classification and Labeling; Information Exchange; Risk Reduction Programs; Strengthening National Capabilities; Prevention of Illegal Traffic; Future Directions; International Register of Potentially Toxic Chemicals: ; North America; Latin America and the Caribbean; Europe; West Asia; Asia and the Pacific; Africa; Member Societies of the International Union of Toxicology (IUTOX): ; International Union of Toxicology; Countries: ; Canada: E.M.K. Lui, C.A.M. Suzuki, and J.R. Bend ; China: S. Li and D.Y. Zhu ; Egypt: L.A.M. Abd El-Megid and E.-S.M. Salem ; Finland: H. Komulainen ; France: J. Descotes ; Germany: R. Kahl and H. Desel ; India: S. Sharma, S.N. Agarwal, and P.K. Seth ; Italy: P. Preziosi, A. Dracos, and I. Marcello ; Japan: T. Satoh ; The Netherlands: G.J. Mulder ; Norway: R. Wiger and E. Dybing ; Russia: B.A. Kurlyandski and K.K. Sidorov ; Spain: M. Repetto ; Sweden: E.M. and G. Heurgren ; Taiwan: J.-K. Lin ; United Kingdom: C. Steed and C. Hartley ; Uruguay: M. Burger ; Appendices: ; Glossary of Terms Used in Toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993); Career Opportunities in Toxicology; Toxicological information system from SciVision, TOXSYS.
• Edition: Third edition
• Publisher Details: San Diego : Academic Press
• Publication Date: 2000
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 615.9007; Toxicology -- Information resources; Toxicology; Information Services
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780080534664
• Related ISBNs: 008053466X; 0127447709
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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