Biology of Freshwater Pollution (4th Edition)
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Book Description
Biology of Freshwater Pollution is a highly regarded overview of the subject aimed at advanced undergraduates and professionals. This latest edition provides an up-to-date summary of the whole field covering recent research, case studies and examples. The book begins by describing contrasting examples of pollution events. Individual chapters then deal with the major types of pollution introducing their sources, exploring their impacts on biological systems and water resources using contemporary examples, and discussing methods for mitigating impacts. Techniques used to investigate pollution are introduced throughout and the penultimate chapter deals extensively with the biological assessment of water quality. The final chapter looks at water resource management in the twenty-first century and the role of the biologist in that process. Features of the new edition New coverage of current issues: biomarkers, endocrine disruptors, global warming New chapter on biological pollution (invasive species) New combined chapters bringing together material on toxic pollutions and energy and pollution Management chapter extensively revised including the new organisation of the water industry and new regulatory frameworks New case studies and examples References have been extensively updated This book is aimed at advanced students in Aquatic and Applied Biology, Limnology and Environmental Science and scientists working in the water industry.
Book Info
Provides an excellent and comprehensive overview of the biology of freshwater pollution. Key features include: 300 new references covering latest research, and more work on the Great Lakes, particularly on PCBs. Paper.
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Biology of Freshwater Pollution (4th Edition)
Biology of Freshwater Pollution (4th Edition),Christopher Mason,Prentice Hall,0130906395,Environmental Engineering & Technology,Environmental aspects,Fisheries & Aquaculture,Freshwater Biology,Life Sciences - Biology - General,Pollution,Science,Science/Mathematics,Technology & Industrial Arts,Water,Water Pollution,Ecological science, the Biosphere,Freshwater biology, limnology,Pollution control,Pollution of rivers & water supplies,Technology / Fisheries & Aquaculture,Water supply & treatment
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