ABSTRACT

The rapidly evolving field of environmental toxicology involves the study of toxic compounds and their effect on living organisms, as well as their fate within the natural environment. Since publication of the first edition, Introduction to Environmental Toxicology has found a secure place among the major texts and references in this field.

chapter 2|16 pages

A Framework for Environmental Toxicology

chapter 3|42 pages

An Introduction to Toxicity Testing

chapter 5|44 pages

Routes of Exposure and Modes of Action

chapter 7|20 pages

Inorganic Gaseous Pollutants

chapter 9|16 pages

Heavy Metals

chapter 12|44 pages

Ecological Risk Assessment