Principles of ecotoxicology
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Principles of ecotoxicology
Taylor & Francis, 2001
2nd ed
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-300) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Over the past decade ecotoxicology has emerged as a distinct subject of interdisciplinary character. Courses in ecotoxicology reflect this and are taught by specialists in chemistry and biochemistry through to population genetics and ecology. As the first textbook to incorporate all relevant aspects of chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology, physiology, population ecology and population genetics, the first edition of this book proved to be well received across several industries.
Featuring fully revised text and new illustrations, Principles of Ecotoxicology identifies the major classes of organic and inorganic pollutants, their properties, release and environmental fate, and transport in air, water and along food chains, before considering the effects that they might have upon individual organisms and ultimately whole ecosystems.
This timely second edition of Principles of Ecotoxicology incorporates data collected since the first edition on subjects of current research and media interest such as organochloride pesticides, endocrine disruptors, aquatic toxicity, industrial waste and ecotoxicity testing.
Table of Contents
Major Classes of Pollutant
Routes by Which Pollutants Enter Ecosystems
Long-Range Movements and Global Transport of Pollutants in the Environment
The Fate of Metals and Radioactive Isotopes in Contaminated Ecosystems
The Fate of Organic Pollutants in Individuals and in Ecosystems
Toxicity Testing
Biochemical Effects of Pollutants
Physiological Effects of Pollutants
Interactive Effects of Pollutants
Biomarkers
In situ Biological Monitoring
Changes in Numbers: Population Dynamics
Evolution of Resistance to Pollution
Changes in Communities and Ecosystems
Biomarkers in Population Studies
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