Handbook of ecotoxicology

Author(s)

• Hoffman, David J. (David John)

Bibliographic Information

Handbook of ecotoxicology

edited by David J. Hoffman ... [et al.]

Lewis Publishers, c2003

2nd ed

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Handbook of Ecotoxicology, Second Edition focuses on toxic substances and how they affect ecosystems worldwide. It presents methods for quantifying and measuring ecotoxicological effects in the field and in the lab, as well as methods for estimating, predicting, and modeling in ecotoxicology studies. Completely revised and updated with 18 new chapters, this second edition includes contributions from over 75 international experts. Also, a Technical Review Board reviewed all manuscripts for accuracy and currency. This authoritative work is the definitive reference for students, researchers, consultants, and other professionals in the environmental sciences, toxicology, chemistry, biology, and ecology - in academia, industry, and government.

Table of Contents

Quantifying and Measuring Ecotoxicological Effects. Contaminant Sources and Effects. Case Histories and Ecosystem Surveys. Methods for Making Estimates and Predictability in Ecotoxicology. Special Issues in Ecotoxicology.

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Details

• NCID: BA65466119
• ISBN:
  • 1566705460
• LCCN: 2000275228
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Baca Raton, Fla.
• Pages/Volumes: 1290 p.
• Size: 26 cm
• Classification:
  • DC21 : 615.902
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Environmental toxicology