| Tributyltin: Case Study of an Environmental Contaminant Contributor(s): de Mora, Stephen J. (Editor), Mora, Stephen J. De (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521105129 ISBN-13: 9780521105125 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $64.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - General - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Science | Chemistry - General |
| Dewey: 363.738 |
| Series: Cambridge Environmental Chemistry |
| Physical Information: 0.67" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (1.13 lbs) 320 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This authoritative volume reviews the environmental chemistry and toxicological effects of a marine pollutant of exceptional potency, tributyltin (TBT), and outlines the international response to control TBT. TBT compounds have been widely utilized in marine anti-fouling paint formulations to obtain increased fuel efficiencies and long lifetimes for maritime vessels and structures. However, its extreme toxicity has resulted in numerous adverse biological effects, and its persistence ensures that such problems are likely to continue. A wide variety of disciplines are brought together to illustrate the general principles, pathways and problems involved in identifying and quantifying an environmental toxin, elucidating deleterious biological consequences, and the legal framework that can invoke mitigation via regulation. This text not only has wide appeal for undergraduate courses in environmental science, chemistry and marine ecology, but also forms a valuable sourcebook for environmental planners and serves as a 'successful' case study for undergraduate courses in environmental law, planning and science. |
