Any new book whose preface ends: Comments and criticism from all readers are welcomed gets off to a good start, and the brief biographies of its chapter authors, drawn from industry, academia and government, leave us in no doubt of their qualifications and experience for the job... The styles of the chapers are very individual, ... Read moreranging from the very dry and scrupulously comprehensive to the colloquial, not to say snappy... There are really no dud chapters...the editors, contributors, and publishers have done a very good job.Marine Pollution Bulletin.; The content is authoritative, the scope of the book is useful to researchers, consultants and specialists in the field, many of whom may need to broaden their perspective on the subject. - Chemistry in Britain Show Less