Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology, Second Edition - Hardcover

Newman, Michael C.; Unger, Michael A.

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9781566705981: Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology, Second Edition
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1566705983 ISBN 13: 9781566705981
Publisher: CRC Press, 2002

Synopsis

Completely revised and updated, Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology, Second Edition presents a treatment of ecotoxicology ranging from molecular to global perspectives. The authors focus first on lower levels of organization and then extend their discussion to include landscape, regional, and biospheric topics, imparting a perspective as broad as the the problems facing practicing professionals.

See what's new in this edition:

  • A comprehensive chapter on the nature, transport, and fate of major classes of contaminants in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine systems
  • Side bars containing vignettes by leaders in the field let you benefit from the experience of diverse practitioners in the field
  • An appendix covering European environmental regulations

    The authors detail key contaminants of concern, explore their fate and cycling in the biosphere, and discuss bioaccumulation and the effects of contaminants at increasing levels of ecological organization. They cover regulatory aspects of the field in separate chapters that address the technical issues of risk assessment and discuss key U.S. and European legislation in the appendices. Complete with study questions, a detailed glossary, and vignettes by various experts exploring special topics in ecotoxicology, Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology, Second Edition is an ideal introductory textbook for both undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, as well as a valuable reference for professionals.

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    About the Author

    College of William & Mary, Gloucester Point, Virginia, USA

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    ...an organized and highly readable text...fills an important void...the only published book to-date that is oriented for use as a basic introductory text...Overall this book will be of value to beginning students and to research investigators as a reference tool.

    - Gary M. Rand, Florida International University, SETAC News, May 1999

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    Publisher
    CRC Press
    Publication date
    2002
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    1566705983
    ISBN 13 
    9781566705981
    Binding
    Hardcover
    Edition number
    2
    Number of pages
    480
    Rating
    • 4.06 out of 5 stars
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