Freshwater field tests for hazard assessment of chemicals /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
edited by Ian R. Hill [and others].
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Boca Raton :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Lewis Publishers,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
1994.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xxxvii, 561 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations ;
Dimensions
25 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Introduction -- List of contributors -- List of workshop delegates -- Sponsorship acknowledgements -- Summary and recommendations -- Endpoints in aquatic field tests -- Methodologies of aquatic field tests -- Case studies of aquatic field tests -- Extrapolation and hazard assessment -- Modelling and other issues.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Freshwater field tests are an integral part of the process of hazard assessment of pesticides and other chemicals in the environment. This book brings together international experts on microcosms and mesocosms for a critical appraisal of theory and practice on the subject of freshwater field tests for hazard assessment. It is an authoritative and comprehensive summary of knowledge about freshwater field tests, with particular emphasis on their optimization for scientific and regulatory purposes. This valuable reference covers both lotic and lentic outdoor systems and addresses the choice of endpoints and test methodology. Instructive case histories show how to extrapolate test results to the real world.