a derivative of Encyclopedia of ecology Jørgensen, Sven Erik 1934- editor Fath, Brian D. editor text bibliography Electronic books. ne Amsterdam Boston Elsevier/Academic Press c2010 2010 monographic eng 1 online resource (xi, 390 p.) : ill. (some col.), maps (chiefly col.). ; Ecotoxicology offers an overview of current ecotoxicological problems. It includes basic ecotoxicological concepts, as well as information about chemicals and toxic substances that may cause harmful effects on the ecosystem and its living components. The book, with a total of 48 chapters, is divided into three parts. The first part includes the basic concepts of ecotoxicology, starting with an introductory chapter on ecotoxicology as a subdiscipline of ecology; assessment on ecotoxicological effects and risk; and properties and effects of toxic chemicals. These topics are further discussed throughout the book, along with nomenclature, focal topics, and the history of ecotoxicology. The two remaining parts tackle harmful properties and harmful chemicals. The second part also covers bioaccumulation, bioavailability, biodegradability, biodegradation, and biomagnification. It also provides models for ecotoxicological populations, ecosystems and landscapes, and on food-web bioaccumulation. Chemicals including benzene, copper, lead, nitrogen, phenols, pheromones, phthalates, plutonium, and uranium are covered in separate chapters in the final part. This book will be of great value to ecologists, ecotoxicologists, and environmental managers. Provides an overview of the theory and application of global ecology International focus and range of ecosystems makes Ecotoxicology an indispensable resource to scientists Based on the bestselling Encyclopedia of Ecology Full-color figures and tables support the text and aid in understanding. PART A. Ecotoxicology as an Ecological Subdiscipline, Basic Concepts -- PART B. Ecological Effects of Toxic Substances -- PART C. Chemicals with Ecotoxicological Effects -- Appendices -- Index. editor-in-chief, Sven Erik Jørgensen ; associate editor-in-chief, Brian D. Fath. "Material in the text originally appeared in Encyclopedia of ecology, edited by Sven Erik Jørgensen (Elsevier B.V. 2008)"--T.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references and index. Environmental toxicology Encyclopedias Environmental Pollution adverse effects Ecosystem Hazardous Substances adverse effects Hazardous Substances pharmacokinetics RA1226 .E255 2010 577.03 WA 670 E215 2010 Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/Academic Press, c2010 (DLC) 2010008422 (OCoLC)551342918 9780444536297 (electronic bk.) 0444536299 (electronic bk.) https://login.ezproxy.pucpr.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=345033 https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=345033 https://login.ezproxy.pucpr.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=345033 https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=345033 N$T 101203 20220209201634.0 ocn689007538