Chlorinated Organic Micropollutants

R M Harrison

ISBN 10: 0854042253 / ISBN 13: 9780854042258

Published by RSC Publishing Mai 1995, 1995

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Neuware - This book gives a unique and valuable compilation of information on an extremely important group of environmental pollutants.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chlorinated Organic Micropollutants
• Publisher: RSC Publishing Mai 1995
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0854042253
• ISBN 13: 9780854042258
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 246W x 189H x 11D millimeters 246 millimeters width by 189 millimeters height by 11 millimeters depth
• Weight: 358 grams

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Synopsis

Chlorinated Organic Micropollutants addresses the sources, environmental cycles, uptake, consequences and control of many of the more important chlorinated organic micropollutants, including PCBs, PCDDs, PCDFs and various chlorinated pesticides, all of which have given widespread cause for concern in relation to their environmental persistence and high toxicity, and their potential for adverse effects on humans and wildlife. Rational decision making over chlorinated organic micropollutants in the environment must be based upon sound science. This volume draws upon the expertise of some of the most distinguished workers in the field, to review current knowledge of the sources, environmental concentrations and pathways, human toxicity and ecotoxicology, and control methods for these groups of compounds. Chlorinated Organic Micropollutants gives a unique and valuable compilation of information on an extremely important group of environmental pollutants. It is fully up-to-date, and will provide a comprehensive overview of this topical subject that will be useful for years to come, to academic, student and professional alike.

About the Authors

Roy Harrison OBE is Queen Elizabeth II Birmingham Centenary Professor of Environmental Health at the University of Birmingham. In 2004 he was appointed OBE for services to environmental science. Professor Harrison’s research interests lie in the field of environment and human health. His main specialism is in air pollution, from emissions through atmospheric chemical and physical transformations to exposure and effects on human health. Much of this work is designed to inform the development of policy.

Ron Hester is an emeritus professor of chemistry at the University of York. In addition to his research work on a wide range of applications of vibrational spectroscopy, he has been actively involved in environmental chemistry and was a founder member of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Environment Group. His current activities are mainly as an editor and as an external examiner and assessor on courses, individual promotions, and departmental/subject area evaluations both in the UK and abroad.