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"Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology: The Science of Pollution" by Michael C. Newman

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"Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology: The Science of Pollution" by Michael C. Newman

"Fundamentals of Ecotoxicology: The Science of Pollution" by Michael C. Newman
4th Edition
CRCP/FTG | 2015 | ISBN: 1466582324 9781466582323 | 663 pages | PDF | 8 MB

An integrated analysis exploring current and relevant concepts, the book extends the dialogue further from the previous editions and beyond conventional ecosystems. It explores landscape, regional, and biospheric topics, communicating core concepts with subjects ranging from molecular to global issues. It addresses the increasing growth and complexity of ecotoxicological problems, contains additional vignettes, and employs input from a variety of experts in the field.

The book begins with an overall history of the field. It details the essential features of the key contaminants of concern today, including their sources. It examines bioaccumulation, the effects of contaminants at increasing levels of ecological organization, and the regulatory aspects of the field addressing the technical issues of risk assessment.
Ther book contains a broad overview of ecotoxicology, and provides a basic understanding of the field. Designed as a textbook for use in introductory graduate or upperlevel undergraduate courses in ecotoxicology, applied ecology, environmental pollution, and environmental science, it can also be used as a general reference for practicing environmental toxicologists.


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