Impacts of point polluters on terrestrial biota
Subtitle: comparative analysis of 18 contaminated areas
By: Mikhail V. Kozlov, Elena L. Zvereva, Vitali E. Zverev
Contributors: Zvereva, Elena L.; Zverev, Vitali E.
Series: Environmental pollution -- v. 15; Environmental pollution (Dordrecht, Netherlands) -- v. 15.
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Dordrecht; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 466
ISBN-13: 9789048124664
Subjects: Umweltbelastung; Case studies; Terrestrisches Ökosystem; Pollution
Description: This book is unique in identifying general patterns in responses of terrestrial biota to industrial pollution and the sources of variation in these responses. The meta-analysis is based on extensive original data on soils, plants and animals collected around 18 industrial polluters in six countries. The colour section is self-explanatory and informative, showing examples of severely polluted landscapes compared to pristine environment. This book will be a valuable source of information for ecologists, ecotoxicologists, and anyone interested to learn on how pollution affects wildlife on our planet.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 403-449) and indexes.