Chemistry and Ecotoxicology of Pollution

Chemistry and Ecotoxicology of Pollution provides a basic understanding of the chemical, toxicological, and ecological factors involved when major classes of pollutants act on natural systems. The nature and effects of these pollutants are examined from the primary level of their sources and chemical properties, through their interaction in the environment, to their ultimate ecological effects on organisms and ecosystems. Pollutants are classified into groups having similar properties, and then the chemistry and ecotoxicology of each group is defined. More importantly, in collating and evaluating available information on pollution processes, the book develops unifying theories on the fundamental chemical and ecological nature of pollution processes. As government initiatives for the control of chemicals take greater effect, pollution research, particularly in ecotoxicology, will be further developed. Chemistry and Ecotoxicology of Pollution will play an important part in determining the future direction of research activities and of pollution control.Connell, Des W. is the author of 'Chemistry and Ecotoxicology of Pollution' with ISBN 9780471862499 and ISBN 0471862495.