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A clear, straightforward presentation of concepts and issues in aquatic pollution This comprehensive introductory text presents a systematic study of pollution in oceans, lakes, streams, and underground aquifers. In a clear, straightforward style that is easily accessible to nscientists, it describes the sources, features, and effects of thirteen different types of aquatic pollution. Fully updated to reflect current understanding and recent developments, this Third Edition of Aquatic Pollution covers every aspect of pollution associated with urban ruff, acid rain, sewage disposal, pesticides, oil spills, nutrient loading, and more. Case studies of major pollution sites such as Lake Erie, Three Mile Island, and the Rocky Mountain Arsenal help to illustrate points made in the general discussion. Important features of this new edition include: Updated discussions of npoint source pollution, industrial pollution, thermal pollution, pathogens, metals, plastics, and more New case studies of Chesapeake Bay and the Exxon Valdez Beginning-of-chapter outlines End-of-chapter study questions New special section on units of measurement Four chapters on the fundamentals of ecology and toxicology Aquatic Pollution, Third Edition, is a first-rate teaching and learning tool for courses in environmental science, zoology, oceagraphy, biology, and civil or sanitary engineering. It is also an excellent primer for policymakers and activists focused on environmental issues.

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PublisherJohn Wiley and Sons Ltd

ISBN-100471348759

ISBN-139780471348757

eBay Product ID (ePID)96050415

Product Key Features

Number of Pages672 Pages

Publication NameAquatic Pollution : an Introductory Text

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2000

SubjectEnvironment & Planning

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorEdward A. Laws

Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Science

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.4 in

Item Weight43.6 Oz

Item Length10.3 in

Item Width7 in

Height266mm

Width188mm

Weight1314g

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Date of Publication22/09/2000

Place of PublicationNew York

Spine40mm

Country of PublicationUnited States

GenreEnvironment & Planning

Author BiographyEDWARD A. LAWS, PhD, is Professor of Oceanography at the University of Hawaii. In addition to the earlier editions of Aquatic Pollution, he is the author of Mathematical Methods for Oceanographers, also published by Wiley.

Content NoteIllustrations, Maps

ImprintJohn Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition Statement3rd Revised Edition