Toxic substances in the environment
This book offers an introduction to the field of environmental toxicology. It provides students and professionals with information and insights on the subject, and contains two subgroups: the ecological impact of pollutants, and the effect of pollutants on human health. This book also discusses diverse subjects such as air pollution, global ecosystems, neurotoxicity, genetic toxicology, and social issues associated with environmental toxins. The text is organized around a series of case studies illustrating the hazards associated with particular substances. It demonstrates the multidiscipline approach essential to any effective effort to clean up or prevent contamination. The book features in-depth examinations of major disasters and threats, including Chernobyl, asbestos contamination, and fluorocarbons, and contains over 100 tables and illustrations.
- OSTI ID:
- 6703230
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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