Eco-toxicology: A Comprehensive Guide to Environmental Toxicology

Author: Pankaj Gupta

ISBN: 9781032381510, 9781003814511

Publication Date: December 1, 2023

Language: English

Publisher: CRC Press

Introduction to Eco-toxicology

Eco-toxicology, a multidisciplinary science, integrates toxicology and ecology by drawing knowledge and procedures from both fields. It analyzes the effects of toxic chemicals or biological agents on living organisms at different levels of organization. Eco-toxicology classifies different contaminants, their characteristics, release and ecological fate, and predicts their effects so that timely action can be taken to prevent or minimize any detrimental effects.

Environmental Toxicology: Basics and Beyond

Environmental Toxicology starts with the basics of toxicology, briefly touching on the sources of toxic compounds, classification of toxicants, and factors affecting toxicity, and then elaborates on heavy metal toxicity. The individual chapters on various heavy metals and radioactive metals discuss the sources and routes of exposure, aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and mechanisms of toxicity, toxicological effects, diagnosis, treatment, management, and ecological impact.

Key Concepts in Eco-toxicology

This book serves as a reference work for advanced students pursuing degrees in environmental toxicology and across various disciplines, such as biomedical and environmental sciences, toxicology, eco-toxicology, pharmacology, public health, etc. and all interested in learning the concepts of eco-toxicology. It provides a systematic overview of the key concepts of eco-toxicology, its relationship with other disciplines, and recent advances in the area.

Classification of Toxicants and Types of Toxicity

A detailed classification of toxicants, types of toxicity, and mechanism of the action of toxicants is provided in the book. It also covers the mechanism toxicity of HMs, in addition to exclusive sections on pesticide and radiation toxicity.

Fact File and Visual Aids

A fact file in each chapter highlights its key points. Flow charts, tables, diagrams, and illustrations in easily understandable language make the content more engaging and easy to comprehend.