Fully revised to reflect new developments, the new edition of this renowned text details key environmental contaminants, explores their gate and cycling inthe biosphere, and discusses bioaccumulation and the effects of contaminants at increasing levels of ecological organization. It also covers regulatory aspects of the field and discusses key U.S., European, and Chinese legislation and policy. It provides new study questions, a detailed glossary, and new international case studies by leading world-known experts. This text is designed to complement the author's graduate-level book, "Ecotoxicology: A Comprehensive Treatment". INDICE: GENERAL Introduction. Major Classes of Contaminants and Their Sources. 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 of Populations. Effects on Communities and Ecosystems. Landscape to Global Effects. RISK FROM POLLUTANTS. Risk Assessment of Contaminants. SUMMARY. Conclusions. References. Glossary.
- ISBN: 978-1-4200-6704-0
- Editorial: CRC Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 541
- Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés