Global contamination trends of persistent organic chemicals [electronic resource] / edited by Bommanna G. Loganathan, Paul K.S. Lam.

Contributor(s): Loganathan, Bommanna G | Lam, Paul K. SMaterial type: Text

TextPublication details: Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2012. Description: xx, 638 p. : ill., maps, portsISBN: 9781439838310 (ebook : PDF)Subject(s): Organic compounds -- Environmental aspects | Persistent pollutantsGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: No titleOnline resources: Click here to access online Also available in print edition.

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pt. 1. Classical and emerging persistent organic chemicals : perspectives -- pt. 2. Persistent organic chemicals in the Asia-Pacific region -- pt. 3. Persistent organic chemicals in Europe and Africa -- pt. 4. Persistent organic chemicals in the Americas -- pt. 5. Persistent organic chemicals in the coastal, oceanic, Arctic, and Antarctic regions.

Summary: "Composed by a diverse group of experts, this reference covers the history, present status, and projected future trends of environmental contamination from highly toxic synthetic chemical pollutants. The text informs practitioners on the effects of man-made chemical pollutants in a comprehensive manner not seen in existing textbooks and references. The book is relevant to professionals and students alike, providing timely coverage on the rising concern towards environmental issues including organic chemicals. Supplementary figures and equations are included for enhanced comprehension of the subject"-- Provided by publisher.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Composed by a diverse group of experts, this reference covers the history, present status, and projected future trends of environmental contamination from highly toxic synthetic chemical pollutants. The text informs practitioners on the effects of man-made chemical pollutants in a comprehensive manner not seen in existing textbooks and references. The book is relevant to professionals and students alike, providing timely coverage on the rising concern towards environmental issues including organic chemicals. Supplementary figures and equations are included for enhanced comprehension of the subject"-- Provided by publisher.

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