Introduction to Environmental Toxicology: Impacts of Chemicals upon Ecological Systems (Hardcover)

by Wayne G. Landis (Author), Ming-Ho Yu (Author) "Environmental toxicology is the study of the impacts of pollutants upon the structure and function of ecological systems..." (more)
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About the second edition:
Buy the book, read it, and learn from it. This book genuinely helps to unify and clarify the ecotoxicology field, and as such joins a select few titles bringing coherence to a complex scientific arena. I hope that the authors will keep carefully revised and updated editions in circulation for many years to come.
- P.G. Wells, Environmental Conservation Branch, Environment Canada, in Ecotoxicology, Vol. 9, No.3 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description
Introduction to Environmental Toxicology focuses on the impacts of chemicals upon ecological systems ranging from the molecular level to the dynamics of ecosystems. This unique book emphasizes the use of toxicity tests and provides important examples. It also details molecular, cellular, and physiological effects. Biodegradation, structure-activity relationships, atmospheric pollutants, and the effects of elemental pollutants on living systems are but a few of the important topics covered in this broad-based text/reference. Environmental toxicology is addressed at the ecosystem level. Significant attention is devoted to examining the difficulties of assessing impacts within ecosystems, reviewing the potential of biomarkers, and noting limits to prediction. Although intended as a text for upper division undergraduates and beginning graduate students, the book will be an excellent reference for anyone in environmental toxicology and chemistry, regulators, risk assessors, environmental consultants, ecologists, and students.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 328 pages
• Publisher: Lewis Publishers (January 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873715152
• ISBN-13: 978-0873715157
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,915,927 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstandingly written and very informative for scientists, December 27, 2000

By	Shamira Anika-Jones-Brown "shamira316_99" (Northern Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Environmental Toxicology: Impacts of Chemicals Upon Ecological Systems, Second Edition (Hardcover)

This is perhaps one of the more intellectual stimulating toxicology books put out for the general public. Landis, unlike many of his modern day contemporaries, literally gives the reader an indepth insight into the discipline of toxicology as related to biology, chemistry, ecology, and general mathematics. Furthermore, the author significantly explains the beneficial use of Risk Assessments and Risk Analysis as related to ecotoxicity and exposure in the environment.

From an environmental science standpoint, the author communicates his ideas and theoretical/scientific idealms well to the reader for he or she to get a thorough understanding. Terms and scientific expressions as related to the field of environmental toxicology are well explained throughout the text.

This book is a must have for all those desiring a more detailed and thorough scientific and informative background in the field of environmental toxicology as it relates to ecotoxicity and environmental fate and exposure of chemicals in the enviroment.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Environmental Toxicology, December 28, 2007

By	Atam (Cleveland Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Environmental Toxicology: Impacts of Chemicals Upon Ecological Systems, Third Edition (Hardcover)

Used this book for a toxicology class. Seemed well written, very up to date and not overly technical. A good read.