Cutting across traditional subject boundaries, Principles of
Ecotoxicology, Fourth Edition gives readers an integrated view of
ecotoxicology, from molecules to ecosystems. This new edition of a
bestselling textbook continues to emphasize principles rather than
practice, providing the interdisciplinary perspective and grounding
required for research. Organized into three sections, the book
first describes the molecular structures, properties, and
environmental fate of pollutants. It then deals with the effects of
pollutants on living organisms at the molecular, cellular, and
individual levels. Moving into population biology and population
genetics, the third part of the book addresses a question of great
interest to ecologists: What effects do pollutants have at the
levels of population, community, and the whole ecosystem? The book
also looks at how ecotoxicology is used in the biomonitoring of
environmental pollution, the investigation of pollution problems,
the conducting of field trials, the study of the development of
resistance, and the growing area of environmental risk assessments.
Throughout, examples and case studies illustrate the principles.
This updated fourth edition includes new material on nanoparticle
pollution, bioaccumulation, biomarkers, and chemical warfare in
nature, as well as a new chapter on the future directions of
ecotoxicology. A concise textbook that will also appeal to
practicing ecotoxicologists, it provides a solid basis for
understanding what happens to chemicals in the real world, where
they go, how they ultimately degrade, and how they affect the
individuals and populations that encounter them. What's New in This
Edition Revised and updated material throughout A chapter on future
directions of ecotoxicology New material on nanoparticle pollution
and chemical warfare in nature Expanded coverage of
bioaccumulation, biomarkers, and risk assessment for affected
populations More case studies, many from the United States
Discussion of neurotoxic and behavioral effects of pollutants
Recent research on the decline of vultures and effects of
neonicotinoids on bees Organic Pollutants: An Ecotoxicological
Perspective, Second Edition (CRC Press, 2008), a companion volume
to this book, covers the mechanistic aspects of ecotoxicology in
more depth.
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