Includes bibliographical references and index.

"This third edition of a classic volume contains contributions from experts who provide both fundamental and applied information. Providing a fresh perspective on several topics, this edition contains completely rewritten chapters on immunotoxicology and endocrine, reproductive, and developmental toxicology. Chapters on neurotoxicology, and inhalation and regulatory toxicology have been updated and consolidated. The format of the book is designed to allow working toxicologists to locate basic information quickly. A separate glossary is included with terms presented both alphabetically and by toxicological subspecialty"--Provided by publisher. Chapter 1. Laboratory animal management -- chapter 2. General toxicology -- chapter 3. Dermal toxicology -- chapter 4. Ocular toxicology -- chapter 5. In vitro methods for the prediction of ocular and dermal toxicity -- chapter 6. Inhalation toxicology -- chapter 7. Neurotoxicology -- chapter 8. Immunotoxicology -- chapter 9. Renal toxicology -- chapter 10. Developmental and reproductive toxicity -- chapter 11. Juvenile toxicology -- chapter 12. Endocrine toxicology -- chapter 13. Genetic toxicology -- chapter 14. Carcinogenesis -- chapter 15. Histopathology -- chapter 16. Clinical pathology -- chapter 17. Metabolism and toxicokinetics of xenobiotics -- chapter 18. Human clinical toxicology -- chapter 19. Chemical toxicology -- chapter 20. Pharmaceutical toxicology -- chapter 21. Safety pharmacology -- chapter 22. Risk assessment -- chapter 23. Regulatory toxicology.