Mercury pollution and contamination are widespread, well documented, and continue to pose a public health concern in both developed and developing countries. In response to a growing need for understanding the cycling of this ubiquitous pollutant, the science of mercury has grown rapidly to include the fields of biogeochemistry, economics, sociology, public health, decision sciences, physics, global change, and mathematics. Only recently have scientists begun to establish a holistic approach to studying mercury pollution that integrates chemistry, biology, and human health sciences. "Mercury in the Environment" follows the process of mercury cycling through the atmosphere, through terrestrial and aquatic food webs, and through human populations to develop a comprehensive perspective on this important environmental problem. This timely reference also provides recommendations on mercury remediation, risk communication, education, and monitoring.

About the Author
Dr. Michael S. Bank is a Researcher at Harvard Medical School.

Reviews
"As accessible as Life magazine ... rich, well written." Intl Journal Of Environmental Stds "An in-depth look at the public health issues involving mercury." Harvard Gazette "Michael Bank's book provides a welcome update to the state of the art on mercury pollution... Quite useful." Environment And Ecology "Thorough, scholarly, and engaged... The volume is logically organized, wide-ranging, critical, and a substantial achievement... Highly recommended." -- T. R. Blackburn, formerly, American Chemical Society Choice



Book Information
ISBN 9780520271630
Author Michael S. Bank
Format Hardback
Page Count 360
Imprint University of California Press
Publisher University of California Press
Weight(grams) 1225g
Dimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 28mm