Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology, Second Edition

Michael C. Newman; Michael A. Unger

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ISBN 10: 1566705983 ISBN 13: 9781566705981

Published by CRC Press, 2002

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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.

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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.

About the Author: College of William & Mary, Gloucester Point, Virginia, USA

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Title: Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology, Second Edition
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 2nd Edition

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Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology

Newman, Michael D. and Unger, Michael A.

Published by Lewis Publishers, Boca Raton FL, 2002

ISBN 10: 1566705983 ISBN 13: 9781566705981

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Second Edition. Covers have minor wear, rubbing and soil. Corners and ends of spine bumped and creased with small tears. Binding tight. No writing. 458 pages including 6 appendixes and index. Discussion of pollution its behavior in the the environment and bodies and some remedies. Black and white figures and illustrations. Size: 7.25 x A0.25. Seller Inventory # 042107

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