Introduction To Environmental Toxicology

Author : Wayne Landis,Ruth Sofield,Ming-Ho Yu,Wayne G. Landis
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2003-12-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 1566706602

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Introduction to Environmental Toxicology by Wayne Landis,Ruth Sofield,Ming-Ho Yu,Wayne G. Landis Pdf

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. Introduction to Environmental Toxicology, Third Edition seamlessly covers processes and impacts from the molecular level all the way up to population levels. While retaining the strengths of previous editions, the third edition includes a new chapter on fluoride, an update on endocrine disruption, a discussion of the use of models to reconstruct concentration-response curves, expansion of the metals chapter, and new developments in ecological risk assessment for management decisions at site to regional scales. It is an ideal text for introducing students to the fields of ecotoxicology and risk assessment.

Author : Wayne G. Landis,Ruth M. Sofield,Ming-Ho Yu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Biotic communities
ISBN : 1498750427

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Introduction to Environmental Toxicology by Wayne G. Landis,Ruth M. Sofield,Ming-Ho Yu Pdf

Introduction to environmental toxicology -- Frameworks and paradigms for environmental toxicology -- Overview of toxicity testing methods -- The analysis of exposure-response -- The fate and transport of contaminants -- Uptake and modes of action -- Modification in toxic responses, mixtures and climate change -- Inorganic gaseous pollutants -- Fluoride as a contaminant of developing economies -- Metals -- Biotransformation, detoxification, and biodegradation -- Ecological effects from biomarkers to populations -- Ecological effects: community to landscape scales of toxicological impacts -- Ecological risk assessment -- Index.

Author : J.P.F. D'Mello
Publisher : CABI
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781789245189

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Introduction to Environmental Toxicology by J.P.F. D'Mello Pdf

Introduction to Environmental Toxicology is designed as a concise text, introducing students to the fundamentals of this important subject. It covers the origin, characterization and environmental distribution of the major pollutants, and provides an explanation of their implications for human morbidity via the development of cancer, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary dysfunction and neurological conditions. Covering all the major biological toxins and pollutants, this book forms a true introduction to the subject for undergraduates studying environmental toxicology and related subjects.

Author : Michael Dong
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1979904510

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An Introduction to Environmental Toxicology Fourth Edition by Michael Dong Pdf

The core content difference between this Fourth and the Third Edition is minimal. In addition to the correction of the typos found in the Third Edition, this Fourth Edition has made minor refinements but updated substantially the status and the discussion of numerous contemporary issues covered in this book. In particular, this Fourth Edition has highlighted a number of recent public health and regulatory concerns, including the global concerns with the recent pandemics of Zika as well as Ebola and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's ban on trans fats in all American processed foods by 2018. Moreover, it has updated the five persistent organic pollutants that the Stockholm Convention has added to its action list since the publication of this book's Third Edition in 2014. As three more update examples, this book is now current with the latest estimate data available concerning the annual amounts of pesticide active ingredients used in the United States and worldwide. It is now consistent with the International Agency for Research on Cancer's latest determinations made on the human carcinogenicity potential of the biological, physical, and chemical agents that the agency has analyzed. Furthermore, it is now up to date with the chemical elements included in the current periodic table. As with the earlier editions, this Fourth Edition offers an introductory text on the scope and principles for as well as the relevant topics of environmental toxicology. To this end, the book is organized into 23 chapters under four parts (sections) as listed below. PART I. TOXICOLOGIC CONCEPTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: (1) Scope and Principles for/of Environmental Toxicology; (2) Environmental Changes and Environmental Health; (3) Environmental Pollution and Regulatory Agencies; (4) Occurrence and Types of Environmental Toxicants; and (5) Fate and Transport of Toxicants in the Environment. PART II. BIOACCUMULATION AND BIODISPOSITION OF TOXICANTS: (6) Bioaccumulation of Persistent Environmental Toxicants; (7) Uptake, Distribution, and Excretion of Toxicants; (8) Metabolism/Biotransformation of Xenobiotics; (9) Adverse Action/Toxic Response; and (10) Factors and Conditions Affecting Toxicity. PART III. NATURE AND EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICANTS: (11) Air Pollutants - I: Inorganic Gases; (12) Air Pollutants - II: Particulate Matter; (13) Volatile Organic Compounds; (14) Toxic and Radioactive Metals; (15) Pesticides and Pesticide Residues; (16) Persistent Toxic Substances; and (17) Biological and Underrated Physical Toxic Agents. PART IV. SPECIAL TOPICS, ISSUES, CONSIDERATIONS, AND FOCI: (18) Environmental Mutagenesis/Carcinogenesis; (19) Reproductive Toxicity and Endocrine Disruption; (20) Occupational Toxicology/Workplace Hazards; (21) Food Toxicants and Toxic Household Substances; (22) Human Health Aspects of Ecotoxicology; and (23) Environmental Health Risk Assessment.

Author : Wayne Landis,Ruth Sofield,Ming-Ho Yu
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1998-06-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 1566702658

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Introduction to Environmental Toxicology by Wayne Landis,Ruth Sofield,Ming-Ho Yu Pdf

The rapidly evolving field of environmental toxicology involves the study of toxic compounds and their effect on living organisms, as well as their chemical and physical behavior and fate within the natural environment. Since publication of the first edition in December 1994, Introduction to Environmental Toxicology has found a secure place among the major texts and references in this field. The rapidly expanding base of knowledge regarding this discipline has made it necessary to update and revise this informative text. The second edition contains much of the information from the first edition, though the chapters have been enhanced and expanded. Critical new chapters concerning the latest issues in metal toxicity and the newly emerging area of multispecies toxicity tests have also been added. Also new to this second edition are sections describing new research being done on estrogen-like environmental toxins and endocrine disrupters, along with up-to-the-minute research findings on biomarkers, community conditioning, and biomonitoring assays. This comprehensive guide is an excellent reference for anyone involved in the field of environmental toxicology.

Author : Frank E. Guthrie,Frank Edwin Guthrie,Jerome J. Perry
Publisher : Elsevier Publishing Company
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Medical
ISBN : UCAL:$B314113

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Introduction to Environmental Toxicology by Frank E. Guthrie,Frank Edwin Guthrie,Jerome J. Perry Pdf

Author : I. Shaw,J. Chadwick
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781482284768

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Principles of Environmental Toxicology by I. Shaw,J. Chadwick Pdf

Environmental toxicology is the study of the action of chemicals upon ecosystems. Understanding the effects of exogenous chemicals upon the inhabitants of an ecosystem may enable us to predict and possibly prevent their deleterious effects. This textbook provides a good general introduction to all the major areas of environmental toxicology, including the fate of chemicals in the environment, environmental toxicity testing, risk assessment, radioactivity in the environment, legislation, environmental monitoring and the future impact of industrial development on the environment. It is written in an informal, accessible style with many examples of environmental issues taken from the author's personal experience and will provide students and other interested individuals with a broad overview of the science of environmental toxicology.

Author : Wayne Landis,Ruth Sofield,Ming-Ho Yu,Wayne G. Landis,Ruth M. Sofield
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781439804100

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Introduction to Environmental Toxicology by Wayne Landis,Ruth Sofield,Ming-Ho Yu,Wayne G. Landis,Ruth M. Sofield Pdf

After fifteen years and three editions, Introduction to Environmental Toxicology: Molecular Substructures to Ecological Landscapes has become a standard that defines the field of environmental toxicology, and the fourth edition is no exception. The authors take an integrated approach to environmental toxicology that emphasizes scale and context as important factors in understanding effects and management options. New in the Fourth Edition: New author, Dr. Ruth M. Sofield 8-page color insert New chapter on fate and transport of contaminants Emphasis on the use of all types of models in understanding how nature works Revised sections on synergy and atrazine toxicity Updated coverage of the analysis of impacts to populations, communities and ecosystems Enlarged risk assessment chapter with an in-depth description of a regional scale risk assessment This edition benefits from the insight of a new author, Dr. Ruth M. Sofield, who prepared the new chapter on the fate and transport of contaminants. The relationship between structure and toxicological properties has been a major theme of this book since its inception and this new chapter expands this fundamental concept to include fate and transport. In the early chapters the use of models in science is discussed and this theme carries throughout the rest of the book. So much has changed in the fifteen years since the publication of the first edition. The mid-1990s seem so long ago, when our understanding of environmental toxicology was very basic. Ecological risk assessment was in its very early stages and the consideration of the effects of toxicants on landscapes was only beginning. Computation was still hard, genes stayed put, and it was only becoming recognized that xenobiotics could have hormonal effects — developments that are taken for granted in this edition. Written by authors who teach this subject, a feature that is reflected in their straightforward style, the book provides a foundation for understanding environmental toxicology and its application.

Author : Edward A. Laws
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 737 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461457640

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Environmental Toxicology by Edward A. Laws Pdf

Environmental Toxicology provides a detailed, comprehensive introduction to this key area of sustainability and public health research. The broad coverage includes sections on ecological risk assessment, monitoring, mechanisms, fate and transport, prevention, and correctives, as well as treatment of the health effects of solar radiation and toxicology in the ocean. The 23 state-of-the-art chapters provide a multi-disciplinary perspective on this vital area, which encompasses environmental science, biology, chemistry, and public health.

Author : Carey N. Pope,Jing Liu
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128136027

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An Introduction to Interdisciplinary Toxicology by Carey N. Pope,Jing Liu Pdf

An Introduction to Interdisciplinary Toxicology: From Molecules to Man integrates the various aspects of toxicology, from "simple” molecular systems, to complex human communities, with expertise from a spectrum of interacting disciplines. Chapters are written by specialists within a given subject, such as a chemical engineer, nutritional scientist, or a microbiologist, so subjects are clearly explained and discussed within the toxicology context. Many chapters are comparative across species so that students in ecotoxicology learn mammalian toxicology and vice versa. Specific citations, further reading, study questions, and other learning features are also included. The book allows students to concurrently learn concepts in both biomedical and environmental toxicology fields, thus better equipping them for the many career opportunities toxicology provides. This book will also be useful to those wishing to reference how disciplines interact within the broad field of toxicology. Covers major topics and newer areas in toxicology, including nanotoxicology, Tox21, epigenetic toxicology, and organ-specific toxicity Includes a variety of perspectives to give a complete understanding of toxicology Written by specialists within each subject area, e.g., a chemical engineer, to ensure concepts are clearly explained

Author : Wayne Landis,Ruth Sofield,Ming-Ho Yu
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 683 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781498750462

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Introduction to Environmental Toxicology by Wayne Landis,Ruth Sofield,Ming-Ho Yu Pdf

The fifth edition includes new sections on the use of adverse outcome pathways, how climate change changes how we think about toxicology, and a new chapter on contaminants of emerging concern. Additional information is provided on the derivation of exposure-response curves to describe toxicity and they are compared to the use of hypothesis testing. The text is unified around the theme of describing the entire cause-effect pathway from the importance of chemical structure in determining exposure and interaction with receptors to the use of complex systems and hierarchical patch dynamic theory to describe effects to landscapes.

Author : Lorris G. Cockerham,Barbara S. Shane
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351464628

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Basic Environmental Toxicology by Lorris G. Cockerham,Barbara S. Shane Pdf

Basic Environmental Toxicology provides a thorough, systematic introduction to environmental toxicology and addresses many of the effects of pollutants on humans, animals, and the environment. Readers are introduced to the fundamentals of toxicology and ecotoxicology, the effects of different types of toxicants, and how toxicants affect different compartments of the environment. Fundamental aspects of environmental health, occupational health, detection of pollutants, and risk assessment are discussed. The book is excellent for anyone involved in risk assessment or risk management, toxicologists, state and local public health officials, environmental engineers, industrial managers, consultants, and students taking environmental toxicology courses.

Author : Mikko Nikinmaa
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780124115811

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An Introduction to Aquatic Toxicology by Mikko Nikinmaa Pdf

An Introduction to Aquatic Toxicology is an introductory reference for all aspects of toxicology pertaining to aquatic environments. As water sources diminish, the need to understand the effects that contaminants may have on aquatic organisms and ecosystems increases in importance. This book will provide you with a solid understanding of aquatic toxicology, its past, its cutting-edge present and its likely future. An Introduction to Aquatic Toxicology will introduce you to the global issue of aquatic contamination, detailing the major sources of contamination, from where they originate, and their effects on aquatic organisms and their environment. State-of-the-art toxicological topics covered include nanotoxicology, toxicogenomics, bioinformatics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, as well as water management and the toxicological effects of major environmental issues such as algal blooms, climate change and ocean acidification. This book is intended for anyone who wants to know more about the impact of toxicants on aquatic organisms and ecosystems, or to keep up to date with recent and future developments in the field. Provides with the latest perspectives on the impacts of toxicants on aquatic environments, such as nanotoxicology, toxicogenomics, ocean acidification and eutrophication Offers a complete overview, beginning with the origins of aquatic toxicology and concluding with potential future challenges Includes guidance on testing methods and a glossary of aquatic toxicology terms.

Author : Ming-Ho Yu,Humio Tsunoda
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2004-10-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780203495469

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Environmental Toxicology by Ming-Ho Yu,Humio Tsunoda Pdf

An Indispensable Reference of Air, Soil, and Water Pollutants This second edition of Environmental Toxicology focuses on the biological and health effects toxins have on living organisms. It also stresses the relationship between human activity and the environment, relating changes in the environment with the changing patterns of human d

Author : Frank E. Guthrie,Jerome J. Perry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Environmental protection
ISBN : 0632006595

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