Principles of Ecotoxicology - Couverture rigide

Walker, C. H.; Sibly, R.m.; Hopkin, S.p.; Peakall, D.b.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 113842384X ISBN 13 : 9781138423848

Editeur : CRC Press, 2017

Synopsis

Cutting across traditional subject boundaries, Principles of Ecotoxicology, Fourth Edition gives readers an integrated view of ecotoxicology, from molecules to ecosystems. This new edition of a bestselling textbook continues to emphasize principles rather than practice, providing the interdisciplinary perspective and grounding required for research. Organized into three sections, the book first describes the molecular structures, properties, and environmental fate of pollutants. It then deals with the effects of pollutants on living organisms at the molecular, cellular, and individual levels. Moving into population biology and population genetics, the third part of the book addresses a question of great interest to ecologists: What effects do pollutants have at the levels of population, community, and the whole ecosystem? The book also looks at how ecotoxicology is used in the biomonitoring of environmental pollution, the investigation of pollution problems, the conducting of field trials, the study of the development of resistance, and the growing area of environmental risk assessments. Throughout, examples and case studies illustrate the principles. This updated fourth edition includes new material on nanoparticle pollution, bioaccumulation, biomarkers, and chemical warfare in nature, as well as a new chapter on the future directions of ecotoxicology. A concise textbook that will also appeal to practicing ecotoxicologists, it provides a solid basis for understanding what happens to chemicals in the real world, where they go, how they ultimately degrade, and how they affect the individuals and populations that encounter them.What‘s New in This EditionRevised and updated material throughoutA chapter on future directions of ecotoxicologyNew material on nanoparticle pollution and chemical warfare in natureEx

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

C.H. Walker, R.M. Sibly, R.M. Sibly, D.B. Peakall

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CRC Press
• Date d'édition: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 113842384X
• ISBN 13: 9781138423848
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 4
• Nombre de pages: 360
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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