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

Newman, Michael C.; Unger, Michael A.

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ISBN 10: 1566705983 ISBN 13: 9781566705981

Casa editrice: CRC Press, 2002

Riassunto

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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Contenuti

GENERAL
Introduction
Environmental Contaminants

BIOACCUMULATION
Uptake, Biotransformation, Detoxification, Elimination, and Accumulation
Factors Influencing Bioaccumulation
Bioaccumulation from Food and Trophic Transfer

TOXICANT EFFECTS
Molecular Effects and Biomarkers
Cells, Tissues and Organs
Sublethal Effects to Individuals
Acute and Chronic Lethal Effects to Individuals
Effects on Populations
Effects on Communities and Ecosystems
Landscapes to Global Effects

RISK FROM POLLUTANTS
Risk Assessment of Contaminants
Risks from Exposure to Radiation

SUMMARY
Conclusions

REFERENCES
GLOSSARY
Appendix 1: International System (SI) of Units Prefixes
Appendix 2: Miscellaneous Conversions
Appendix 3: Summary of U.S. Laws and Regulations
Appendix 4: Summary of European Union Laws and Regulations
Appendix 5: Equations for the Estimation of Contaminant Exposure
STUDY QUESTIONS

Product Description

Book by Newman Michael C Unger Michael A

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: CRC Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1566705983
• ISBN 13: 9781566705981
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 480
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• Persona responsabile: non disponibile