Boelsterli (toxicology, University of Connecticut) examines xenobiotic-induced toxicity with regard to the molecular pathways that underlie these toxic effects. The book forms a conceptual bridge between multiple events at the molecular level and the determinants of toxicity at the physiological and cellular level, and links molecular pathways to more general biomedical contexts. Specific examples of drugs, environmental pollutants, and other chemicals highlight the fundamental mechanisms at different toxicokinetic and toxicodynamic levels. There are boxes with background information on various compounds on every page. Chapter key points are also included. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)