Ecological Risk Evaluation of Polluted Soils
Jean-Louis Riviere: Unite De Phytopharmacie et Mediateurs Chimiques, Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Versailles, France
ISBN 978-1-57808-124-0; 2000; 235 Pages; US $ 72.80      Buy Now


This work is the first to present a holistic view of the fundamental principles and practicable methods in polluted soils. The work is authoritative and proposes a set of definitions before going into different aspects of the evolution of pollutants in the soil, and of their toxicity. The book then describes risk formulation, which is essential in establishing a procedure that includes economic, social, and political data.

"This publication is very valuable and essential guideline and introduction for all decision-makers, evaluators, planners and students who deal with environmental issues, in particular with soil pollution."

Contents:
. Introduction: Soil Pollution and Ecotoxic Risk
. Definitions, Concepts, and General Models of Risk Evaluation
. Charaterization of Exposure
. Characterization of Effects
. Risk Characterization
. Risk Formulation and Management
. Major Mathematical Models
. Bioassays: The Canadian Approach
. The Van Straalen and Denneman Model (1989)
. A Case Study
. Data Search


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