Environmental Toxicology by Sigmund F. Zakrzewski (English) Hardcover Book
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Environmental Toxicology by Sigmund F. Zakrzewski Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This book discusses basic principles of pharmacology and toxicology and their application to environmental problems: air pollution, alteration of the earth's atmosphere, water and land pollution, health and environmental effects of ionizing radiation, and the environmental and social impact of rapidly growing population. Publisher Description The fundamental principles of environmental toxicology are clearly presented here for university students and professionals in related fields. This book consists of two parts. In the first part basic metabolic, physiological, and pharmacological concepts are used to explain the fate of toxic chemicals in the body, with emphasis on carcinogenesis and mutagenesis. This part also contains a chapter on chemicals disrupting the endocrine system and a chapter on riskassessment and the precautionary principle. The second section deals with specific environmental problems - air pollution, alteration of the earth's atmosphere, water and land pollution, including sectionson wetlands, organic agriculture and genetically modified crops. It also deals with health and environmental effects of ionized radiation, and the effect of a rapid population growth on the environmental and human welfare. Chapter on pollution control and regulatory policies are also included. Author Biography Sigmund F. Zakrzewski is at State University of New York at Buffalo. Details ISBN 0195148118 ISBN-13 9780195148114 Title Environmental Toxicology Author Sigmund F. Zakrzewski Format Hardcover Year 2002 Pages 351 Edition 3rd Publisher Oxford University Press Inc GE_Item_ID:137022315; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
