Biology of Freshwater Pollution - Softcover

Mason, Christopher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0582061911 ISBN 13: 9780582061910

Publisher: Longman, 1991

Synopsis

The pollution of rivers and lakes is of concern because of the threat to public water supplied and because of the damage caused to natural ecosystems. Waterborne diseases remain rife in the Third World, while in developed countries there has been a decline in the quality of water. It has also become apparent that pollutants may destroy ecosystems hundreds of miles from their source. Some of these toxic materials such as lead and PCBs also pose threats to public health. This text describes the sources of various types of pollutants, their effects on aquatic organisms, ecosystems and man, using case histories where appropriate. Ways of mitigating the effects of pollutants by control and ecosystem manipulation are described. Techniques for assessing the effects of pollution, both in field and laboratory, are introduced. The role of the biologist in pollution assessment and control and in the wider sphere of mangement of acquatic resources is also examined.

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'...a valuable overview dealing with different kinds of pollutants in the freshwater environment.'

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From the Back Cover:

Biology of Freshwater Pollution, is a highly regarded overview of the subject aimed at advanced undergraduates and professionals. This latest edition provides an up-to-date summary of the whole field covering recent research, case studies and examples.
The book begins by describing contrasting examples of pollution events. Individual chapters then deal with the major types of pollution introducing their sources, exploring their impacts on biological systems and water resources using contemporary examples, and discussing methods for mitigating impacts. Techniques used to investigate pollution are introduced throughout and the penultimate chapter deals extensively with the biological assessment of water quality. The final chapter looks at water resource management in the twenty-first century and the role of the biologist in that process.
Features of the new edition
* New coverage of current issues- biomarkers, endocrine disruptors, global warming
* New chapter on biological pollution (invasive species)
* New combined chapters bringing together material on toxic pollutions and energy and pollution
* Management chapter extensively revised including the new organisation of the water industry and new regulatory frameworks
* New case studies and examples
* References have been extensively updated
This book is aimed at advanced students in Aquatic and Applied Biology, Limnology and Environmental Science and scientists working in the water industry.
Christopher Mason is a Professor of Biology at the University of Essex, UK. He has extensive research experience in the fields of pollution and conservation of freshwater and coastal environments, including eutrophication, heavy metals and organochlorines.

About this edition

• Publisher: Longman
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0582061911
• ISBN 13: 9780582061910
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 368