Introduction to environmental toxicology

Abstract

Abstract This book contains 10 chapters that discuss both chemical and physical factors that contribute to human morbidity and ecological degradation are presented in this volume. The contaminants and pollutants considered here are classified within a conventional system to include biogenic compounds, ambient gases and particulates, persistent organic pollutants, fossil fuel constituents, heavy metals and complex polymers. In addition, the impacts of radiation from specific sources are presented to exemplify the wide spectrum of effects on human health and ecological biodiversity.