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Handbook of Ecotoxicology, Second Edition focuses on toxic substances and how they effect ecosystems worldwide. It presents methods for quantifying and measuring ecotoxicological effects in the field and in the lab, as well as methods for estimating, predicting, and modeling in ecotoxicology studies. Completely revised and updated with 18 new chapters, this second edition includes contributions from over 75 international experts. Also, a Technical Review Board reviewed all manuscripts for accuracy and currency. This authoritative work is the definitive reference for students, researchers, consultants, and other professionals in the environmental sciences, toxicology, chemistry, biology, and ecology - in academia, industry, and government.

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Author:   David J. Hoffman (U.S. Geological Survey, Laurel, Maryland, USA) ,  Barnett A. Rattner (U.S. Geological Survey, Laurel, Maryland, USA) ,  G. Allen Burton, Jr. (Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, USA) ,  John Cairns, Jr. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 7.20cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   2.358kg
ISBN:  

9781566705462

ISBN 10:   1566705460
Pages:   1312
Publication Date:   13 November 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Quantifying and Measuring Ecotoxicological Effects. Contaminant Sources and Effects. Case Histories and Ecosystem Surveys. Methods for Making Estimates and Predictability in Ecotoxicology. Special Issues in Ecotoxicology.

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... This book is destined to be the reference of ecotoxicology, offers a valuable overview of the subject, and constitutes a valuable guide to students, researchers, consultants and other professionals in environmental sciences, toxicology, chemistry, biology, and ecology. - International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2004

This book is destined to be the reference of ecotoxicology, offers a valuable overview of the subject, and constitutes a valuable guide to students, researchers, consultants and other professionals in environmental sciences, toxicology, chemistry, biology, and ecology. - International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 2004

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David J. Hoffman, Barnett A. Rattner, G. Allen Burton Jr., John Cairns Jr.

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