Persistent Organic Pollutants

A general and broad overview of organic pollutants and their effects. A compilation of intensive research on the subject. A Swedish perspective on an international problem. Read about which properties turn a number of substances into pollutants, where they come from and how they spread, damaging [...]
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A general and broad overview of organic pollutants and their effects. A compilation of intensive research on the subject. A Swedish perspective on an international problem. Read about which properties turn a number of substances into pollutants, where they come from and how they spread, damaging organisms and vital processes.

The book gives a clear picture of organic pollutants and also a historic review, with simple explanations of chemical, toxicological and statistical fundamental principles and methods of work.

Compiled by Cleas Bernes, Naturvårdsverket [The Swedish National Environmental Protection Agency].

A book in the Monitor series, well-filled with current knowledge and presented in a popular scientific way. Also suitable as a textbook. Also available in Swedish.