Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology: The Science of Pollution, Fourth Edition - Hardcover

Newman, Michael C.; Unger, Michael A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1575040131 ISBN 13: 9781575040134

Publisher: CRC Press, 1998

Synopsis

Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology is the most comprehensive textbook or working reference in this new science of toxicants in the environment. The author treats ecotoxicology from molecular to global perspectives, extending discussion beyond the ecosystem to landscape, regional, and biospheric topics. The text interweaves human and ecological health issues, consistently presenting this current approach of assessing hazards and risks from pollutants.

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..."an organized and highly readable text...fills an important voidthe only published book to-date that is oriented for use as a basic introductory text...Overall this book will be of value to beginning students and to research investigators as a reference tool." - Gary M. Rand, Florida International University, SETAC News, May 1999 Promo Copy

From the Back Cover

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.

See what's new in this edition:

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1575040131
• ISBN 13: 9781575040134
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 432