Author : Gerrit Schüürmann
Publisher : Wiley-Interscience
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 944 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Book Synopsis Ecotoxicology by : Gerrit Schüürmann
Download or read book Ecotoxicology written by Gerrit Schüürmann and published by Wiley-Interscience. This book was released on 1998 with total page 944 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh and comprehensive overview of ecotoxicology today This book provides comprehensive single-source coverage of the entire field of ecotoxicology, from the ecological basics to the effects of chemicals on the environment and the latest test strategies. Contributions by leading figures in ecotoxicology from around the world reflect the broad scope of current thinking and research, making this volume essential reading for informed professionals and students. Areas covered include: * Ecosystem sensitivity, principles for analysis, and other fundamentals * Fate, distribution, and speciation of chemicals in the environment * Bioaccumulation and effects of chemicals * Ecotoxicological test systems * Concepts of ecological risk assessment Incorporating numerous examples and case studies, this cutting-edge reference is an invaluable resource for those working in environmental toxicology, chemistry, ecology, medicine, engineering, and other related disciplines.