Environmental Toxicology (Cambridge Environmental Chemistry Series, Series Number 11)

Environmental Toxicology is a comprehensive introductory textbook dealing with most aspects of the subject, from the molecular to the ecosystem level. Early chapters deal with basic and advanced concepts, methods and approaches. The next tier discusses the environmental toxicology of individual or groups of substances. The third part addresses complex issues, in which many of the concepts, approaches and substances covered in earlier tiers are incorporated. The fourth part includes chapters on risk assessment, rehabilitation and regulatory toxicology. The book concludes with a summary of present and future areas of emphasis. Each chapter contains a comprehensive list of references and further reading, case studies from different jurisdictions, and student exercises. Environmental Toxicology is primarily a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in environmental toxicology, environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology, applied ecology, environmental management, and risk assessment. It will also be valuable for specialists in ecology, environmental science, and chemistry. Environmental Toxicology Is A Introductory Textbook Designed For Undergraduate And Graduate Students Of This Subject.--jacket. The Emergence Of Environmental Toxicology As Science -- The Historical Background: Classical Toxicology, Ecotoxicology, And Environmental Toxicology -- Social Aspects: The Environmental Movement -- Social Aspects: Regulation -- Education In Environmental Toxicology -- The Role Of Technology -- The Science Of Environmental Toxicology: Concepts And Definitions -- The Development Of Environmental Toxicology -- An Historical Perspective On The Science Of Environmental Toxicology -- An Evolutionary Perspective On Environmental Toxicology -- Assessment Of Toxicity -- The Dose-response -- The Acute Toxicity Bioassay -- Subacute (chronic) Toxicity Assays -- The Relationship Between Acute And Chronic Toxicity -- Statistical Considerations -- Comparative Bioassays -- Sediment Toxicity Assays -- Toxicity At The Molecular Level -- Carcinogenesis -- Genotoxicity Assays -- Chromosome Studies -- The Concept Of Threshold Toxicity -- Hormesis -- Receptors -- Routes And Kinetics Of Toxicant Uptake -- General Considerations -- Route Of Toxicant Uptake -- Skin -- Lungs -- Gills -- Digestive System -- Toxicant Uptake By Plants -- Uptake At The Tissue And Cellular Level -- Toxicokinetics -- Single-compartment Model -- Two-compartment Model -- Volume Of Distribution -- Transporter-mediated Transport -- Lethal Body Burden (critical Body Residue) -- Methodological Approaches -- The General Concepts And Principles For Biological Indicators -- Tolerance And Resistance To Potentially Toxic Substances. David A. Wright, Pamela Welbourn. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Also Available On The Internet. Environmental Toxicology is a comprehensive introductory textbook dealing with most aspects of the subject, from the molecular to the ecosystem level. Early chapters deal with basic to advanced concepts, methods and approaches. The next discusses the environmental toxicology of individual or groups of substances. The third part addresses complex issues, in which many of the concepts, approaches and substances covered in earlier parts are incorporated. The fourth part includes chapters on risk assessment, rehabilitation and regulatory toxicology. The book concludes with a summary of present and future areas of emphasis. Each chapter contains a comprehensive list of references and further reading, case studies from different jurisdictions, and student exercises. Environmental Toxicology is a comprehensive introductory textbook dealing with all aspects of the subject. It is primarily a text for students in environmental toxicology, environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology, applied ecology, environmental management, and risk assessment. It will also be valuable for specialists in ecology, environmental science, and chemistry Just bought an Environmental Toxicology book online. I got the book when it was said to arrive and was in the condition stated when I purchased the book. Overall, I couldn't be any happier! This textbook is predominantly about the science, that is to say the observable, verifiable science, of environmental toxicology.