Wildlife Ecotoxicology - Forensic Approaches (Hardcover, 2011)

Many books have now been published in the broad field of environmental toxicology. However, to date, none of have presented the often fascinating stories of the wildlife science, and the steps along the way from discovery of problems caused by environmental pollutants to the regulatory and non-regulatory efforts to address the problems. This book provides case by case examinations of how toxic chemical effects on wildlife have brought about policy and regulatory decisions, and positive changes in environmental conditions. Wild animal stories, whether they are about the disappearance of charismatic top predators, or of grossly deformed embryos or frogs, provide powerful symbols that can and have captured the public's imagination and have resulted in increased awareness by decision makers. It is the intent of this book to present factual and balanced overviews and summaries of the science and the subsequent regulatory processes that followed to effect change (or not). We cover a variety of chemicals and topics beginning with an update of the classic California coastal DDT story of eggshell thinning and avian reproduction to more recent cases, such as the veterinarian pharmaceutical that has brought three species of Asian vultures to the brink of extinction. Researchers, regulators, educators, NGOs and the general public will find valuable insights into the processes and mechanisms involved both in environmental scientific investigation and in efforts to effect positive change.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Emerging Topics in Ecotoxicology, 3
Release date:	August 2011
First published:	2011
Editors:	John E. Elliott • Christine A. Bishop • Christy Morrissey
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	468
Edition:	2011
ISBN-13:	978-0-387-89431-7
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Animal ecology Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > General Promotions
LSN:	0-387-89431-4
Barcode:	9780387894317

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