{"product_id":"ultraviolet-reflections-9780471958437","title":"Ultraviolet Reflections","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the stratosphere, ozone performs a vital role by absorbing ultraviolet (UV) radiation and acting as a protective layer for life on Earth. Ultraviolet Reflections: Life Under a Thinning Ozone Layer examines the effects of increasing UV radiation on people, plants and animals. It takes the reader on a journey from the Antarctic ozone hole to the Arctic birch forest, to see how plankton and plants will fare against increasing UV radiation. We know the dangers for skin cancer, but this book also raises intriguing questions about the evolution of our immune system and uncovers scientific controversy in the discussion of eye disease. The accessible style of this book gives readers at all levels an insight into the complexities of how life has evolved to deal with the destructive power of the sun. Moreover, it gives the reader a chance to follow international policy, as well as current research in the field. The book is aimed at those who do not have time to follow the scientific literatur\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface and acknowledgements ix\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 From Abisko to Antarctica 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Let There be Light 11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Plankton Life Under the Ozone Hole 31\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Sun Catchers 47\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Elusive Threads in an Intricate Web 63\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 A Breath of Fresh Air? 73\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Red Alert 79\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 A Tricky Compromise 99\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9 Sensitive Sensors of Light 111\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10 Do Patagonian Sheep Need Sunglasses? 123\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11 Evolution of Knowledge 131\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSources 141\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndex 149","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402693484887,"sku":"9780471958437","price":111.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780471958437.jpg?v=1730481253","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/ultraviolet-reflections-9780471958437","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}