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An accessible yet scientifically challenging account of the ecological and human health impacts of pollutants. Uses authentic examples of well-known environmental problems such as Chernobyl, Love Canal and asbestos contamination to illustrate the principles and practice of environmental toxicology.

Table of Contents
Ecosystems and Ecotoxicology.

Air Pollution and Global Ecosystems.

Terrestrial and Health Effects of Air Pollution.

Water Pollution, Persistence, and Bioaccumulation.

Hazardous Waste Disposal.

Health Effects of Environmental Chemicals.

Neurotoxicity.

Developmental Toxicology.

Genetic Toxicology.

Carcinogenesis.

Policy in Environmental Toxicology.

Social Issues.

Appendix.

Index.

Toxic Substances in the Environment

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 20/04/1994
      ISBN13: 9780471507819, 978-0471507819
      ISBN10: 0471507814

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An accessible yet scientifically challenging account of the ecological and human health impacts of pollutants. Uses authentic examples of well-known environmental problems such as Chernobyl, Love Canal and asbestos contamination to illustrate the principles and practice of environmental toxicology.

      Table of Contents
      Ecosystems and Ecotoxicology.

      Air Pollution and Global Ecosystems.

      Terrestrial and Health Effects of Air Pollution.

      Water Pollution, Persistence, and Bioaccumulation.

      Hazardous Waste Disposal.

      Health Effects of Environmental Chemicals.

      Neurotoxicity.

      Developmental Toxicology.

      Genetic Toxicology.

      Carcinogenesis.

      Policy in Environmental Toxicology.

      Social Issues.

      Appendix.

      Index.

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