Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology
Lewis Publishers,U.S. (Verlag)
978-1-57504-013-4 (ISBN)
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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.
General
Introduction
Ecotoxicology: Science, Technology, and Practice
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
Landscape to Global Effects
Risk from Pollutants
Risk Assessment of Contaminants
Risks from Exposure to Radiation
Summary
Conclusions
References
Glossary
Appendices
International System (SI) of Units Prefixes
Miscellaneous Conversion Factors
Summary of US Laws and Regulations
Derivation of Units for Simple Bioaccumulation Models
Equations for the Estimation of Contaminant Exposure
Study Questions
Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.5.1998 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Gewicht | 953 g |
| Einbandart | gebunden |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Biochemie |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-57504-013-1 / 1575040131 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-57504-013-4 / 9781575040134 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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