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This text/reference describes the behavior & effects of both natural & man-made organic substances in the environment. It is the first book to explain environmental properties in terms of bonds & mole...ules, & the first to include toxicity & biological effects among the important properties of organic chemicals. From the characteristics of molecules, to properties of compounds, through distribution & behavior in the environment, & on to effects on living systems, this is a complete look at organic substances, not just a collection of facts. Using the most current information available, it presents not just an introduction to environmental chemistry but also an explanation of how & why environmental processes occur. Basic Concepts of Environmental Chemistry opens with a detailed examination of the basic properties of organic chemicals in the environment. It then expands upon the fundamentals to describe contaminants in the environment & processes that occur in the natural environment. The text concludes with ecotoxicological & risk assessment approaches to the management of hazardous substances. Readers need only a basic knowledge of chemistry to understand the concepts presented in the book. Written in clear, simple language, it is an ideal introductory text for undergraduate & graduate students in the many areas of science that intersect environmental organic chemistry. 続きを見る
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