Introduction to Environmental Toxicology: Molecular Substructures to Ecological Landscapes, Fourth Edition - Hardcover

Landis, Wayne; Sofield, Ruth; Landis, Wayne G.; Yu, Ming-Ho

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0873715152 ISBN 13: 9780873715157

Publisher: CRC Press, 1994

Synopsis

Introduction to Environmental Toxicology focuses on the impacts of chemicals upon ecological systems ranging from the molecular level to the dynamics of ecosystems. This unique book emphasizes the use of toxicity tests and provides important examples. It also details molecular, cellular, and physiological effects. Biodegradation, structure-activity relationships, atmospheric pollutants, and the effects of elemental pollutants on living systems are but a few of the important topics covered in this broad-based text/reference. Environmental toxicology is addressed at the ecosystem level. Significant attention is devoted to examining the difficulties of assessing impacts within ecosystems, reviewing the potential of biomarkers, and noting limits to prediction. Although intended as a text for upper division undergraduates and beginning graduate students, the book will be an excellent reference for anyone in environmental toxicology and chemistry, regulators, risk assessors, environmental consultants, ecologists, and students.

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Praise for the Second Edition:
"Buy the book, read it, and learn from it. This book genuinely helps to unify and clarify the ecotoxicology field, and as such joins a select few titles bringing coherence to a complex scientific arena. I hope that the authors will keep carefully revised and updated editions in circulation for many years to come."
―P.G. Wells, Environmental Conservation Branch, Environment Canada, in Ecotoxicology, Vol. 9, No.3

Synopsis

Focuses on the impacts of chemicals upon ecological systems ranging from effects at the molecular level to the dynamics of whole ecosystems. Emphasizing the chemical impacts on whole ecosystems, the book provides important examples in the use of toxicity tests. The text explores the difficulties of assessing chemical impacts within ecosystems. Topics discussed include biodegradation, structure-activity relationships, atmospheric pollutants and the effects of elementary pollutants. The book is intended for undergraduate environmental toxicology and environmental chemistry students, and environmental consultants and ecologists.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0873715152
• ISBN 13: 9780873715157
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352