Principles of Ecotoxicology

By Colin H. Walker, Richard M. Sibly, D.B. Peakall, et al.

Book Overview

Environmental pollution is caused by a wide range of chemicals released as a consequence of human activities. This book aims to identify major classes of pollutants and their environmental fate, before going on to consider the effects that they might have on individual organisms and ecosystems. The book progresses from the molecular basis of pollutant toxicity to consequent effects at higher levels of organization - cellular, whole organism, population, community and ecosystem.; The book defines ecotoxicology as the study of the harmful effects of chemicals upon ecosystems. It is an interdisciplinary subject which represents a synthesis of elements from the disciplines of chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology, physiology, population ecology and population genetics. In contrast to "classical" toxicology, the ultimate concern is for the effects at the level of populations and consequent effects at the level of populations.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0748402209
• ISBN13: 9780748402205
• Release Date: April 1996
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 321 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 6.5" x 0.8"

Customer Reviews

Good book for the class

I took an Ecotoxicology course as a fun class, so far the class is great and the book helps clarify some of the topics we are discussing. The chapters are short compared to other textbooks, making it much easier to read. The book contains great diagrams and illustrations/pictures, there are also additional reading suggestions that helped when I was trying to find a project topic. I am glad I decided to take the class and happier that I purchased the suggested book.

An Important Perspective of Ecotoxicology

This text does an excellent job of addressing the subject from a multi-discipline perspective. It is well written but requires some background in chemistry; as it addresses the biological fate of many chemical/organic compounds. It does so in a format that does not prepare the reader for immediate sleep but does require active participation on the part of the reader. This is not a High School or Doctorate level reference but aimed well at the BS level reader.

Ecotoxicology Text

I received the text book very quickly and the book was in mint condition. The service was perfect.