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Bones And Bodies - How South African Scientists Studied Race (Paperback): Alan G. Morris Bones And Bodies - How South African Scientists Studied Race (Paperback)
Alan G. Morris
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R307 Discovery Miles 3 070 Ships in 2 - 4 working days

Bones and Bodies is a highly accessible account of the establishment of the scientific discipline of biological anthropology. Alan G Morris takes us back over the past century of anthropological discovery in South Africa and uncovers the stories of individual scientists and researchers who played a significant role in shaping perceptions of how peoples of southern Africa, both ancient and modern, came to be viewed and categorised both in the public imagination and the scientific literature.

Morris reveals how much of the earlier anthropological studies were tainted with the tarred brush of race science. He evaluates the works of famous anthropologists and archaeologists such as Raymond Dart, Thomas Dreyer, Matthew Drennan and Robert Broom, and demonstrates through a wide array of sources how they described their fossil discoveries through the prism of racist interpretation. Morris also shows how modern anthropology tried to rid itself of the stigma of these early racist accounts. In the 1960s and 1970s, Ronald Singer and Phillip Tobias introduced modern methods into the discipline that disputed much of what the public believed about race and human evolution.

In an age in which the authority of experts and empirical science is increasingly being questioned, this book shows the battle facing modern anthropology to acknowledge its racial past but also how its study of human variation remains an important field of enquiry at institutions of higher learning.

Principles Of Supply Chain Management - A Balanced Approach (Hardcover, 5th Edition): Joel Wisner, Keah-Choon Tan, G. Leong Principles Of Supply Chain Management - A Balanced Approach (Hardcover, 5th Edition)
Joel Wisner, Keah-Choon Tan, G. Leong
R2,405 Discovery Miles 24 050 In Stock

Examine the latest practices, trends, and emerging developments as PRINCIPLES OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A BALANCED APPROACH, 5E guides you step-by-step through the management of all supply chain activity.

You review issues related to both domestic and global supply chains as comprehensive, one-of-a-kind coverage encompasses important processes in operations, purchasing, logistics, as well as process integration. A balanced approach follows the natural flow through the supply chain. Well-organized chapters demonstrate the practical applications of supply chain management in today's workplace with the help of intriguing SCM Profiles and interesting real business examples.

Relevant end-of-chapter questions, problems, and new cases help you put what you learn into practice as you sharpen your management skills.

Administrative Justice In South Africa - An Introduction (Paperback, 2nd edition): G. Quinot Administrative Justice In South Africa - An Introduction (Paperback, 2nd edition)
G. Quinot
R699 R646 Discovery Miles 6 460 Save R53 (8%) Ships in 6 - 10 working days

Administrative Justice in South Africa 2e offers a clear, comprehensive and applied explanation of the principles and framework of administrative justice in South Africa. The text addresses both judicial and non-judicial means for control and enforcement, as well as procedural aspects of administrative law. Practical in its approach, the text provides valuable focus on the application of principles in case law, problem-solving methodology and specific procedural aspects of administrative justice.

The second edition includes a new, unique chapter that considers the implications of administrative justice for the creation of administrative mandates, as opposed to mere control of administrative action once taken, thus employing administrative justice in a more proactive manner.

The text offers a clear pedagogical framework that develops independent, critical and reflective engagement with the subject matter. A strong conceptual and enquiring approach enriches knowledge and engages re aders in an interactive, topical and challenging manner. Additional, high-value educational resources support learning and teaching, further assisting students to develop the academic skills required to master their studies.

Graded Questions On Auditing 2024 (Paperback): G. Richard, C. Roets, A. Adams, J.F. Jonck Graded Questions On Auditing 2024 (Paperback)
G. Richard, C. Roets, A. Adams, J.F. Jonck
R582 R539 Discovery Miles 5 390 Save R43 (7%) View more sellers Ships in 4 - 8 working days

The purpose of this book is to provide Auditing students with revision and practice questions.

Solutions are available to prescribing lecturers.

Skin We Are In - A Celebration Of The Evolution Of Skin Colour (Paperback): Sindiwe Magona, Nina G. Jablonski Skin We Are In - A Celebration Of The Evolution Of Skin Colour (Paperback)
Sindiwe Magona, Nina G. Jablonski; Illustrated by Lynn Fellman
R195 R168 Discovery Miles 1 680 Save R27 (14%) Ships in 15 - 25 working days

When we meet someone, one of the things we notice is the colour of their skin. But what can someone's skin colour tell us about them? Despite what some people say, your skin means very little! Inside we're all the same.

Join Njabulo, Aisha, Tim, Chris and Roshni as they discover why humans have different skins, and how people's thinking about skin colour has changed throughout history. Skin We Are In is a celebration of the glorious human rainbow, both in South Africa and beyond.

One of South Africa's best-selling authors, Sindiwe Magona, has teamed up with well-known American anthropologist, Nina G. Jablonski, and award-winning illustrator Lynn Fellman to create a much-needed book about race and skin colour – for children. Magona has written a story of five friends as they explore and discuss the skin they are in. The scientific narrative, written by Jablonski, expands and supports the conversation topics generated by the children's adventure.

Isikhumba Esikuso - Ihlombe Ngeguqu-Nguquko Ekudaleka Kwebala Lesikhumba (Xhosa, Paperback): Sindiwe Magona, Nina G. Jablonski Isikhumba Esikuso - Ihlombe Ngeguqu-Nguquko Ekudaleka Kwebala Lesikhumba (Xhosa, Paperback)
Sindiwe Magona, Nina G. Jablonski; Illustrated by Lynn Fellman
R168 Discovery Miles 1 680 Ships in 15 - 25 working days

When we meet someone, one of the things we notice is the colour of their skin. But what can someone's skin colour tell us about them? Despite what some people say, your skin means very little! Inside we're all the same.

Join Njabulo, Aisha, Tim, Chris and Roshni as they discover why humans have different skins, and how people's thinking about skin colour has changed throughout history. Skin We Are In is a celebration of the glorious human rainbow, both in South Africa and beyond.

One of South Africa's best-selling authors, Sindiwe Magona, has teamed up with well-known American anthropologist, Nina G. Jablonski, and award-winning illustrator Lynn Fellman to create a much-needed book about race and skin colour – for children. Magona has written a story of five friends as they explore and discuss the skin they are in. The scientific narrative, written by Jablonski, expands and supports the conversation topics generated by the children's adventure.

Introduction To English Literary Studies (Paperback, 3rd Edition): D Byrne, G. Kane, R. Scheepers Introduction To English Literary Studies (Paperback, 3rd Edition)
D Byrne, G. Kane, R. Scheepers 2
R431 R399 Discovery Miles 3 990 Save R32 (7%) Ships in 6 - 10 working days

The third edition of Introduction To English Literary Studies, previously published as Selves and Others, is a guide on how to approach, engage with, and write about literature. Structured into chapters that deal with reading and writing, poetry, narrative, and drama, the book enables students to become successful critical readers of English literature.

The book offers an integrated, progressive introduction to the study of literature in English, creative writing, and literary genres. Critical literacy exercises help students engage with literary concepts and develop their thinking skills. Margin glosses explain difficult terms, while information boxes provide additional contextual information or pose self-reflective questions.

Introduction To English Literary Studies is written for university and university of technology students taking first-year courses in literature and creative writing. It is ideal for both face-to-face and distance education courses.

Introduction to Psychological Assessment in the South African Context (Paperback, 5th Revised edition): C. Foxcroft, G. Roodt Introduction to Psychological Assessment in the South African Context (Paperback, 5th Revised edition)
C. Foxcroft, G. Roodt 1
R1,061 Discovery Miles 10 610 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Introduction to Psychological Assessment in the South African Context 5e is an introductory text on measuring and assessing human behaviour within a complex multicultural environment. It offers a practical guide to the development of culturally appropriate measures and the application of assessment measures, as well as the interpretation and reporting of results. The book provides advice with regard to assessing young children and disabled individuals and also discusses the various contexts in which psychological measures are used, including education, counselling, the psycho-legal domain, and research. The book features critical-thinking exercises that present students with typical assessment scenarios to develop their reasoning skills. Real-life South African examples and case studies illustrate the theory, and allow students to apply psychological assessment principles in practice.

The Dao Of Daniel (Paperback): Lodewyk G. du Plessis The Dao Of Daniel (Paperback)
Lodewyk G. du Plessis; Translated by Michiel Heyns
R399 R343 Discovery Miles 3 430 Save R56 (14%) View more sellers Ships in 4 - 8 working days

Daan van der Walt, a Latin-quoting, God-fearing former Kalahari farmer, visits his estranged son in China for the first time.

When he has a vertigo attack soon after his arrival, his son drops him off at a Buddhist monastery. Under the guidance of Master Yang, an obstreperous Daan is made to practice Tai Chi to recover his balance, both physically and spiritually. He soon finds himself on a difficult path (the Dao of the title) to come to terms with his feelings of remorse and guilt. He sets out to write his Historia, or confessions, in the form of letters to his deceased wife and imaginary observations to his beloved dog.

An unusual, often very funny, novel whose fields of reference include Roman and Greek mythology, Christian theology, Chinese history and Daoism.

An astounding debut by an octogenarian author; translated by Michiel Heyns.

Strategic logistics management - A supply chain management approach (Paperback, 2nd ed): G. De Villiers, G. Nieman, W. Nieman Strategic logistics management - A supply chain management approach (Paperback, 2nd ed)
G. De Villiers, G. Nieman, W. Nieman 1
R680 R629 Discovery Miles 6 290 Save R51 (7%) Ships in 7 - 10 working days

For many years, procurement, materials management and logistics were regarded as the responsibility of either operations or marketing departments. The late 1980s saw the shift in focus to supply management, and later to supply chain management. Since the early 1990s, the field has become increasingly important to firms as the marketplace has become more and more competitive. Strategic logistics management takes a systematic approach to managing the entire flow of materials, information, services and finance from raw materials suppliers through factories and warehousing, to the end user. Strategic logistics management covers the operational and strategic aspects of all the components of logistics from a supply chain management perspective. It focuses on the integration of all business processes that add value to the customer. The book has been divided into five sections for easy access, with the final one focusing on case studies. Terminology is clearly explained and the main points are illustrated with many practical examples. A new chapter on humanitarian logistics has been provided. Strategic logistics management is aimed at undergraduate studies as well as graduate programmes. It is the only case study-based South African textbook in this field.

Business Management - A Value Chain Approach For Accounting Students (Paperback, 2nd ed): G. Nieman, A. Bennett Business Management - A Value Chain Approach For Accounting Students (Paperback, 2nd ed)
G. Nieman, A. Bennett
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R478 Discovery Miles 4 780 Ships in 2 - 4 working days

The value chain is a major focus in today's business world, and many organisations and managers allocate considerable resources to understanding and analysing their value chain. The main reason for doing this is either to eliminate activities that do not add value, or to improve on activities that do not add sufficient value.

In order to ensure optimum customer satisfaction, businesses must integrate the activities of various departments and functions. This demands a sound understanding of the chain of activities and their interrelationship with other business activities. The authors adopt the value chain as a framework in order to help business students to visualise how the value chain works. New ground is broken in that management is not dealt with only from a functional perspective. While the goal is to introduce undergraduate students to the concept of the value chain, it is not, however, to offer a comprehensive directory on the related literature.

This special and abridged version of Business Management has been requested by academics in order to accommodate the needs of accounting students. As accounting students at a number of higher institutions only do a seven-week module in business management, we have selected the chapters which cover the basics of business management as well as the primary functions of the value chain.

Business mangement - A value chain approach (Paperback): G. Nieman, A. Bennet Business mangement - A value chain approach (Paperback)
G. Nieman, A. Bennet
R805 R737 Discovery Miles 7 370 Save R68 (8%) Ships in 7 - 10 working days

The authors of this title adopt the value chain as a framework in order to help business students to visualise how the value chain works. New ground is broken in that management is not dealt with merely from a functional perspective. While the goal is to introduce undergraduate learners to the concept of the value chain, it is not, however, to offer a directory on the related literature.

Principles Of Supply Chain Management - A Balanced Approach (Paperback, 6th edition): Joel Wisner, G. Leong, Keah-Choon Tan Principles Of Supply Chain Management - A Balanced Approach (Paperback, 6th edition)
Joel Wisner, G. Leong, Keah-Choon Tan
R1,332 R1,193 Discovery Miles 11 930 Save R139 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Learn to effectively manage all supply chain activities with Wisner/Tan/Leong's PRINCIPLES OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A BALANCED APPROACH.

This unique text discusses supply management from four perspectives: purchasing, operations, logistics and process integration. This balanced approach varies significantly from other books that concentrate on only one area. Updates and new references highlight recent events, including supply chain challenges during the global pandemic. This edition follows the natural flow through the supply chain of trading partners as you examine how supply chain management impacts all areas and processes of the firm.

You learn to address real concerns in both domestic and global supply chains as well-organized chapters demonstrate the practical applications of supply chain management in today's workplace. Updated profiles and interesting business examples demonstrate practices at work. MindTap digital resources are available to assist in mastering concepts.

Strategic Logistics Management - A Supply Chain Management Approach (Paperback, 3rd Edition): W. Niemann, G. de Villier Strategic Logistics Management - A Supply Chain Management Approach (Paperback, 3rd Edition)
W. Niemann, G. de Villier
R680 R629 Discovery Miles 6 290 Save R51 (7%) Ships in 7 - 10 working days

The advent of globalisation has increased complexity for organisations, extending supply chains across large geographical areas, making them longer and more difficult to manage than ever before. Megatrends such as global economic shifts, increased consumer awareness, the rise in information technology, global pandemic outbreaks and climate change highlight a range of new challenges facing business. Strategic Logistics Management takes a systematic approach to managing the entire flow of materials, information, services and finance from raw material suppliers through manufacturing and warehousing, to the end user.

Strategic Logistics Management covers the operational and strategic aspects of all the components of business logistics from a supply chain management perspective. It focuses on the integration of all business processes that add value to the customer. Terminology is clearly explained, and the main points are illustrated with practical examples.

Contents include the following:

  • Customer service
  • Demand and order management
  • The supply management process
  • Inventory management
  • Transport management
  • Warehouse management
  • Reverse logistics
  • Contract logistics
  • Global dimensions of logistics
  • Supply chain risk management and resilience
  • City logistics
  • Humanitarian logistics

Strategic logistics Management is aimed at undergraduate students and graduate programmes in the field of supply chain management.

Business Management - A Value Chain Approach (Paperback, Revised 2nd Edition): G. Nieman, A. Bennett Business Management - A Value Chain Approach (Paperback, Revised 2nd Edition)
G. Nieman, A. Bennett
R805 R737 Discovery Miles 7 370 Save R68 (8%) View more sellers In Stock

The value chain is a major focus in today's business world, and many companies and managers allocate considerable resources to understanding and analysing their value chain. The main reason for doing this is either to eliminate activities that do not add value, or to improve on activities that do not add sufficient value. In order to ensure optimum customer satisfaction, businesses must integrate the activities of various departments and functions. This demands a sound understanding of the chain of activities and their interrelationship with other business activities.

The authors of Business management adopt the value chain as a framework in order to help business students to visualise how the value chain works. New ground is broken in that management is not dealt with merely from a functional perspective. While the goal is to introduce undergraduate learners to the concept of the value chain, it is not, however, to offer a comprehensive directory on the related literature. The book is divided into three parts.

Part A introduces the reader to business management, the value chain, the business environment, the entrepreneurial process, and the considerations that need to be taken into account when establishing a business. Part B examines the activities of the value chain, starting with general management and leadership, followed by the primary and support activities that constitute the value chain. In Part C, contemporary management issues are reviewed, including diversity management, business ethics, globalisation, creativity and innovation, environmental issues, corporate governance and black economic empowerment.

Business management - a value chain approach covers basic points of theory, but it also has a strong practical approach, and includes self-evaluation exercises, challenging experiential exercises, information about relevant websites, interesting discussion questions and case studies, as well as useful lists of key terms.

This revised second edition has been updated in respect of new legislation such as the Companies Act, the Co-operatives Act, the Consumer Protection Act and the National Credit Act. Statistics have also been aligned with Census 2011.

Raising Mentally Strong Kids - How To Combine The Power Of Neuroscience With Love And Logic To Grow Confident, Kind,... Raising Mentally Strong Kids - How To Combine The Power Of Neuroscience With Love And Logic To Grow Confident, Kind, Responsible, And Resilient Children And Young Adults (Hardcover)
Daniel G. Amen, Charles Fay
R727 R603 Discovery Miles 6 030 Save R124 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Parenting is about to get easier--and a whole lot more effective…

In a time when so many children and young adults seem to be struggling, parents are looking for help in bringing up mentally healthy kids who are equipped to thrive. Finally, evidence-based help is now available for overwhelmed parents who are trying their best but feel like they’re falling short.

#1 New York Times bestselling author and neuropsychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen and child psychologist Dr. Charles Fay have teamed up to reveal what’s missing from most parenting books. It’s the fact that you need to address both the brain and the mind of your child (and yourself) in order to effectively raise good and strong humans.

In this groundbreaking book where neuroscience meets love and logic, parents are given practical tools to help children of all ages go from behavioral problems like defiance, meltdowns, and power struggles to being:

  • Responsible, confident, kind, and resilient
  • Better prepared to make good decisions
  • More focused and motivated
  • Better able to have healthy relationships, and more

Let Dr. Amen and Dr. Fay help you learn how to be the parent you've always dreamed you could be―and raise great kids who are on their way to reaching their full potential, including their best possible mental health.

Criminal Procedure Casebook / Strafprosesreg Vonnisbundel (English, Afrikaans, Paperback, 2nd Edition): G. Kemp, S.S.... Criminal Procedure Casebook / Strafprosesreg Vonnisbundel (English, Afrikaans, Paperback, 2nd Edition)
G. Kemp, S.S. Terblanche, M.M. Watney
R937 R810 Discovery Miles 8 100 Save R127 (14%) View more sellers Ships in 4 - 8 working days

English
The second edition of this bilingual Criminal Procedure Casebook provides the reader with excerpts of judgments that illustrate the most important aspects and underlying principles of South African criminal procedure. It also contains a section on international and transnational criminal matters. This edition includes new topics such as the accused’s capacity to understand proceedings (mental illness and criminal matters), undue delays in criminal matters and child justice.

A summary of the facts and important issues precedes each case excerpt. The excerpts are followed by a critical note evaluating and explaining the relevance and importance of the judgment. The method employed by the authors in their selection of cases reflects a principled approach to the subject. All introductory and explanatory notes are in English and Afrikaans, and Afrikaans judgments are followed by an English translation.

This book will be of invaluable assistance in the study of the dynamic field of criminal procedure. It can be used as a companion to the Criminal Procedure Handbook twelfth ed by Joubert (editor) et al.

Afrikaans
Die tweede uitgawe van die Strafprosesreg Vonnisbundel verskaf aan die gebruiker uittreksels uit hofbeslissings wat die belangrikste aspekte van en beginsels onderliggend aan die Suid-Afrikaanse strafprosesreg illustreer. Dit bevat ook ‘n afdeling wat internasionale en transnasionale strafregtelike aangeleenthede aanraak. Hierdie tweede uitgawe bevat nuwe onderwerpe wat insluit: die beskuldigde se vermoë om verrigtinge te begryp (geestesongesteldheid en strafregtelike toerekenbaarheid), onbehoorlike vertragings in strafregtelike verrigtinge en kinderstrafproses.

Elke uittreksel word voorafgegaan deur ‘n opsomming (in Engels en Afrikaans) van die feite en belangrike kwessies. Die uittreksels word gevolg deur ‘n kritiese aantekening (weereens in Engels en Afrikaans) waarin die belang van die uitspraak oorweeg en verduidelik word. Uitsprake in Afrikaans word gevolg deur ‘n Engelse vertaling. Die skrywers se keuse van uitsprake weerspieël ‘n beginselmatige benadering tot die onderwerp.

Die boek sal nuttig wees by die bestudering van die dinamiese gebied van die strafprosesreg. Dit kan saam met die Strafprosesreghandboek twaalfde uitgawe deur Joubert (redakteur) et al gebruik word.

Accounting for Attorneys (Paperback, 3rd Edition): G. Adams, S. de Lange, A. Storm Accounting for Attorneys (Paperback, 3rd Edition)
G. Adams, S. de Lange, A. Storm
R734 R677 Discovery Miles 6 770 Save R57 (8%) Ships in 4 - 8 working days
Ms. Marvel: Volume 1 - No Normal (Paperback): Adrian Alphona Ms. Marvel: Volume 1 - No Normal (Paperback)
Adrian Alphona; G. Willow Wilson; Artworks by Jacob Wyatt 3
R394 R302 Discovery Miles 3 020 Save R92 (23%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Marvel Comics presents the all-new Ms. Marvel, the groundbreaking heroine that has become an international sensation.

Kamala Khan is an ordinary girl from Jersey City - until she is suddenly empowered with extraordinary gifts. But who truly is the all-new Ms. Marvel? Teenager? Muslim? Inhuman? Find out as she takes the Marvel Universe by storm!

As Kamala discovers the dangers of her newfound powers, she unlocks a secret behind them as well. Is Kamala ready to wield these immense new gifts? Or will the weight of the legacy before her be too much to handle? Kamala has no idea either. But she's comin' for you, New York!

X-Kit Achieve! Geography Grade 11 (Paperback): G. Ravenscroft, A. Manson X-Kit Achieve! Geography Grade 11 (Paperback)
G. Ravenscroft, A. Manson
R168 R148 Discovery Miles 1 480 Save R20 (12%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

X-kit Achieve! Study guides for Grades 8 to 10 include concise explanations, plenty of practice and sample exam papers with answers. This CAPS compliant series has been developed based on research and feedback from learners and teachers.

Isikhumba Esikuso - Umgubho Wokuguquka Kombala Wesikhumba (Zulu, Paperback): Sindiwe Magona, Nina G. Jablonski Isikhumba Esikuso - Umgubho Wokuguquka Kombala Wesikhumba (Zulu, Paperback)
Sindiwe Magona, Nina G. Jablonski; Illustrated by Lynn Fellman
R168 Discovery Miles 1 680 Ships in 15 - 25 working days

When we meet someone, one of the things we notice is the colour of their skin. But what can someone's skin colour tell us about them? Despite what some people say, your skin means very little! Inside we're all the same.

Join Njabulo, Aisha, Tim, Chris and Roshni as they discover why humans have different skins, and how people's thinking about skin colour has changed throughout history. Skin We Are In is a celebration of the glorious human rainbow, both in South Africa and beyond.

One of South Africa's best-selling authors, Sindiwe Magona, has teamed up with well-known American anthropologist, Nina G. Jablonski, and award-winning illustrator Lynn Fellman to create a much-needed book about race and skin colour – for children. Magona has written a story of five friends as they explore and discuss the skin they are in. The scientific narrative, written by Jablonski, expands and supports the conversation topics generated by the children's adventure.

Vino Memoire - Wine tasting Journal (Hardcover): G. Fouche Vino Memoire - Wine tasting Journal (Hardcover)
G. Fouche
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R499 Discovery Miles 4 990 In Stock
Management (Paperback, 15th Edition, International Adaptation): John R. Schermerhorn, Daniel G Bachrach Management (Paperback, 15th Edition, International Adaptation)
John R. Schermerhorn, Daniel G Bachrach
R1,552 Discovery Miles 15 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
#FeesMustFall and Its Aftermath - Violence, Wellbeing, and the Student Movement in South Africa (Paperback): Thierry M... #FeesMustFall and Its Aftermath - Violence, Wellbeing, and the Student Movement in South Africa (Paperback)
Thierry M Luescher, Angelina Wilson Fadiji, Keamogets G. Morwe, Antonio Erasmus, Tshireletso S. Letsoalo, …
R450 R351 Discovery Miles 3 510 Save R99 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This is a book of the experiences of violence and wellbeing of #FeesMustFall student activists from a range of South African universities. It is also a book of the sacrifices that this student generation made for the benefit of many to be able to access higher education. The book tells the students’ experiences through over 100 photos and related narratives that contextualise the photos and explain their meaning and significance.

Persistent Organic Chemicals in the Environment - Status and Trends in the Pacific Basin Countries I Contamination Status... Persistent Organic Chemicals in the Environment - Status and Trends in the Pacific Basin Countries I Contamination Status (Hardcover)
Bommanna G. Loganathan, Jong Seong Khim, Prasada Rao S. Kodavanti, Shigeki Masunaga
R4,906 Discovery Miles 49 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Environmental pollution by man-made Persistent Organic Chemicals (POCs) has been a serious global issue for over half a century. Exposure to POCs may result in health effects, including, endocrine disruption leading to birth defects, intellectual disability, low testosterone, childhood obesity, autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Therefore, POCs have been the subject of intensive regional, national, and international efforts to limit the production, use, and disposal of these chemicals. Since POCs are ubiquitous and recalcitrant, and cause long-term effects on wildlife and humans, trend monitoring studies are valuable in making clear the behavior and fate of these compounds and to protect our environment and living resources. The Pacific Basin is a unique geographical region representing tropical, temperate and polar zones. This region is home to two-thirds of the world's population and consists of rapidly growing economies (countries) and highly developed countries. Due to this diversity of climatic and socio-economic conditions, environment and biota in different countries in this basin have varying degrees of environmental contamination and effects on wildlife and humans. The Pacific Rim countries play a pivotal role in governing global POC contamination and resulting harmful health effects. Because articles on POCs and their effect on environment and health are published in a large number of different journals, it is useful to have a book that includes original papers and reviews on the latest advances by well-known scientists in the field, especially focusing on the countries in the Pacific Rim. The two volumes of this book satisfy this need. Topics covered in Volume 1 include an overview of POCs contamination status and trends in the Pacific Basin Countries; human exposure to brominated flame retardants; POCs in sediments, soil and atmosphere of South Korea; and new research on sequestration and redistribution of emerging and classical persistent organic pollutants by polystyrene. The collection of chapters in these volumes may serve as a reasonable representation of current and future trends of POCs in the Pacific Basin countries. It is hoped that the book can inspire students and researchers, as well as professionals, to facilitate the understanding of the environmental and biological behavior of these persistent chemicals and to help in the development of strategies and practices for protecting the global environment for future generations.

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