Quantitative methods in aquatic ecotoxicology / Michael C. Newman
- 作者： Newman, Michael C
- 其他題名：
- Advances in trace substances research
- 出版： Boca Raton : Lewis Publishers c1995
- 叢書名： Advances in trace substances research
- 主題： Water--Pollution--Environmental aspects--Measurement , Water--Pollution--Toxicology--Measurement , Aquatic organisms--Effect of water pollution on--Measurement
- ISBN： 0873716221 ( (hbk. : acid-free paper) :: NT2,565
- 書目註：Includes bibliographical references and index
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讀者標籤：
- 系統號： 005101897 | 機讀編目格式
館藏資訊
This book provides a quantitative treatment of the science of ecotoxicology. The first chapters consider fundamental concepts and definitions essential to understanding the fate and effects of toxicants at various levels of ecological organization as covered in the remaining chapters. Scientific ecotoxicology and associated topics are defined. The historical perspective, rationale, and characteristics are outlined for the strong inferential and quantitative approach advocated in this book. The general measurement process is discussed, and methodologies for defining and controlling variance, which could otherwise exclude valid conclusions regarding ecotoxicological endeavors, are considered. Ecotoxicological concepts at increasing levels of ecological organization are discussed in the second part of the book. Quantitative methods used to measure toxicant effects are outlined in this section. The final chapter summarizes the book with a brief discussion of ecotoxicological assessment. Numerous figures and tables accompany text, with many statistical tables found in the appendix for quick reference. Although the book primarily focuses on aquatic systems, with appropriate modification the concepts and methods can be applied to terrestrial systems.