Principles of Ecotoxicology by C.H. Walker - 9781138423848

CRC Press

Rev. ed. of: Principles of ecotoxicology / C.H. Walker ... [et al.]. c2006. > \nCutting 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.\nOrganized 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?\nThe book also looks at how ecotoxicology is used in the biomonitoring of enviroA