Title: Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology, Second Edition Newman, Michael C. and Unger, Michael A.
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication Date: 2002
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1566705983
ISBN 13: 9781566705981
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 2nd Edition
Condition: New

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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.

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

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