Metal Contamination in Aquatic Environments

Metal Contamination in Aquatic Environments Science and Lateral Management

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Publisher's Synopsis

Metal contamination is one of the most ubiquitous, persistent and complex environmental issues, encompassing legacies of the past (e.g. abandoned mines) as well as impending, but poorly studied, threats (e.g. metallo-nanomaterials). Writing for graduate students, risk assessors and environmental managers, Drs Luoma and Rainbow explain why controversies exist in managing metal contamination and highlight opportunities for policy solutions stemming from the latest advances in the field. They illustrate how the 'lateral' approach offers opportunities in both science and management, making the case that the advanced state of the science now allows bridging of traditional boundaries in the field (e.g. between field observations and laboratory toxicology). The book has a uniquely international and interdisciplinary perspective, integrating geochemistry, biology, ecology, and toxicology, as well as policy and science. It explicitly shows how science ties into today's regulatory structure, identifying opportunities for more effective risk management in the future.

Book information

ISBN: 9780521860574
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 628.168
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 573
Weight: 1400g
Height: 246mm
Width: 189mm
Spine width: 31mm