Overview

The oceans cover more than 70 per cent of the earth's surface to an average depth of almost 4000 metres. It is therefore not surprising that exchanges that occur between ocean and atmosphere exert major influences on the global cimate. In addition, there is great variety within the expanses of the ocean, including large temperature differences, and enormous biodiversity brought about by the great chemical diversity within the marine environment. This work offers a multidisciplinary and authoritative view of this topic. Included is a review of the opportunities and challenges in developing new pharmaceuticals from the sea and an examination of contamination and pollution in the marine environment, which is a cause of great concern world-wide. The international perspective of this book should engage the interest and attention of a wide readership, from chemical oceonographers to policymakers, from students in environmental science to those in oceanography programmes.

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Author:   R E Hester (University of York, UK) ,  Stephen J De Mora (Plymouth Marine Laboratory, UK) ,  R M Harrison (University of Birmingham, UK) ,  William L Miller (Dalhouse University)
Publisher:   Royal Society of Chemistry
Imprint:   Royal Society of Chemistry
Volume:   Volume 13
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.493kg
ISBN:  

9780854042609

ISBN 10:   0854042601
Pages:   112
Publication Date:   10 May 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction and Overview; The Oceans and Climate; The Use of U-Th Series Radionuclides and Transient Tracers in Oceanography: An Overview; Pharmaceuticals from the Sea; Contamination and Pollution in the Marine Environment; Subject Index.

Reviews

... useful and timely ... Chemistry in Britain, October 2000 ... should appeal to a variety of environmental scientists and policymakers. Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol 122, No 47, p 11756 ... a concise and expert review ... Aslib Book Guide, Vol 65, No 10, October 2000 ... an excellent book for students and researchers wanting good basic information ... International Journal of Environment and Pollution, Vol 15, No 4, 2001, p 472 ... essential reading for students in environmental and oceanography science courses. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 81, 156, 2001

Author Information

Ronald E Hester is at the University of York, UK Roy M Harrison OBE is at the University of Birmingham, UK

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