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Organic Pollutants: An Ecotoxicological Perspective

Colin H. Walker

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Description:Organic pollutants continue to be a major hazard in the environment. Often difficult to measure accurately and to deal with effectively, these compounds feature more and more prominently in courses on environmental toxicology and environmental sciences.This much needed book is a companion to the highly praised Principles of Ecotoxicology. It covers organic pollutants in greater depth and detail than has been covered in a textbook before.The first part covers issues such as: chemical warfaremetababolism of pollutants in animals and plantsenvironmental fate, and effects within ecosystemsThis is followed by discussion of particular pollutants such as: organochloride insecticidesPCBsdioxinsorganometallic compoundspolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbonsanticoagulant rodenticidesamongst others. The book concludes with coverage of ecotoxicity testing, biomarkers and bioassays and future prospects for improved assessment of the dangers these compounds pose.It breaks new ground in offering a concise source of information on these compounds at a level suitable for senior undergraduates and postgraduates. Professionals working within the fields of environmental toxicology and environmental science will also find it a valuable reference.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Organic Pollutants: An Ecotoxicological Perspective. To get started finding Organic Pollutants: An Ecotoxicological Perspective, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Organic pollutants continue to be a major hazard in the environment. Often difficult to measure accurately and to deal with effectively, these compounds feature more and more prominently in courses on environmental toxicology and environmental sciences.This much needed book is a companion to the highly praised Principles of Ecotoxicology. It covers organic pollutants in greater depth and detail than has been covered in a textbook before.The first part covers issues such as: chemical warfaremetababolism of pollutants in animals and plantsenvironmental fate, and effects within ecosystemsThis is followed by discussion of particular pollutants such as: organochloride insecticidesPCBsdioxinsorganometallic compoundspolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbonsanticoagulant rodenticidesamongst others. The book concludes with coverage of ecotoxicity testing, biomarkers and bioassays and future prospects for improved assessment of the dangers these compounds pose.It breaks new ground in offering a concise source of information on these compounds at a level suitable for senior undergraduates and postgraduates. Professionals working within the fields of environmental toxicology and environmental science will also find it a valuable reference.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Organic Pollutants: An Ecotoxicological Perspective. To get started finding Organic Pollutants: An Ecotoxicological Perspective, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

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