Air Pollution Effects on Biodiversity by J.R. Barker (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Air Pollution Effects on Biodiversity by J.R. Barker, D.T. Tingey This book pulls together current knowledge on the subject, assesses its relevance, and offers a framework for future research on the impact of air pollution on biodiversity through all levels of biological organization. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Biodiversity is the delicate ecological balance within biological systems such as species and populations. Evidence suggests that air pollution disrupts and impoverishes ecosystem processes, and genetic and population diversity. Based on a symposium conducted by the EPAs Environmental Research Laboratory, this book pulls together current knowledge on the subject, assesses its relevance, and offers a framework for future research on the impact of air pollution on biodiversity through all levels of biological organization. The text also discusses the best available control technology, management practices, alternative chemicals, and legislative ways to reduce the impact of air pollution on biodiversity. Table of Contents I. Introduction.- 1 The Effects of Air Pollution on Biodiversity: A Synopsis.- 2 Biological Diversity in an Ecological Context.- II. Overview of Air Pollution Exposure and Effects.- 3 Air Pollution Transport, Deposition, and Exposure to Ecosystems.- 4 Monitoring Atmospheric Effects on Biological Diversity.- 5 Action of Pollutants Individually and in Combination.- 6 Air Pollution Interactions with Natural Stressors.- III. Consequences of Air Pollution Exposure on Biodiversity.- 7 Genetic Diversity of Plant Populations and the Role of Air Pollution.- 8 Air Pollution Effects on Plant Reproductive Processes and Possible Consequences to Their Population Biology.- 9 Air Pollution Effects on the Diversity and Structure of Communities.- 10 Air Pollution Effects on Terrestrial and Aquatic Animals.- 11 Air Pollution Effects on Ecosystem Processes.- IV. Policy Issues and Research Needs.- 12 Policy Framework Issues for Protecting Biological Diversity.- 13 The Science-Policy Interface.- 14 Air Pollution Effects on Biodiversity: Research Needs. Promotional Springer Book Archives Long Description Biodiversity is the delicate ecological balance within biological systems such as species and populations. Evidence suggests air pollution disrupts and impoverishes ecosysytems processes, and genetic and population diversity. Based on a symposium conducted by the EPAs Environmental Research Laboratory, this book pulls together current knowledge on the subject, assesses its relevance, and offers a framework for future research on the impact of air pollution on biodiversity through all levels of biological organization. This text is particularly timely due to acid rain and other toxic problems. The text also discusses the best available control technology, management practices, alternative chemicals, and legislative ways to reduce the impact of air pollution on biodiversity. Details ISBN0442007485 Year 1992 ISBN-10 0442007485 ISBN-13 9780442007485 Format Hardcover Place of Publication Dordrecht Author D.T. Tingey Media Book Short Title AIR POLLUTION EFFECTS ON BIODI Language English DEWEY 333.7 Pages 322 Edition 1992nd Publisher Van Nostrand Reinhold Inc.,U.S. Imprint Van Nostrand Reinhold Inc.,U.S. Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780442007485;10.1007/978-1-4615-3538-6 UK Release Date 1992-05-31 Publication Date 1992-05-31 AU Release Date 1992-05-31 NZ Release Date 1992-05-31 US Release Date 1992-05-31 Illustrations XII, 322 p. Edited by D.T. Tingey Edition Description 1992 ed. Alternative 9781461365709 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96269578;

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