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Dynamics of Mercury Pollution on Regional and Global Scales: Atmospheric Processes and Human Exposures Around the World
. Ed(S): Pirrone, Nicola; Mahaffey, Kathryn R.
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hardcover. Provides an overview of the different dynamic patterns involved in the redistribution of mercury in the global environment, and its impact on human health and ecosystems. Editor(s): Pirrone, Nicola; Mahaffey, Kathryn R. Num Pages: 744 pages, 157 black & white tables, 1 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 46. Weight in Grams: 1290.
This book brings together authors with expertise in a wide range of fields to provide an up to the minute overview of the most important problems relating to mercury in the environment. The book reflects growing concern over the likelihood of harmful effects to human health and sensitive ecosystems posed by mercury in the light of increasing fossil fuel combustion, mercury use in a range of manufactured goods, and the lack of emission control policies. Concern has been expressed at local, national, and international levels; in the last three years both the European Commission and UNEP have published reports on ... Read more
This book brings together authors with expertise in a wide range of fields to provide an up to the minute overview of the most important problems relating to mercury in the environment. The book reflects growing concern over the likelihood of harmful effects to human health and sensitive ecosystems posed by mercury in the light of increasing fossil fuel combustion, mercury use in a range of manufactured goods, and the lack of emission control policies. Concern has been expressed at local, national, and international levels; in the last three years both the European Commission and UNEP have published reports on ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
744
Condition
New
Number of Pages
744
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9780387244938
SKU
V9780387244938
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Dynamics of Mercury Pollution on Regional and Global Scales: Atmospheric Processes and Human Exposures Around the World
From the reviews: "Mercury pollution occurs worldwide … . Knowledge of the … effects of mercury has rapidly increased over the past decade … . This comprehensive book … reflects this new knowledge regarding mercury in the environment. … each of the 29 chapters is well structured with many helpful tables, figures, and references. … ... Read more