Overview

Biological effects of magnetic fields have been studied in many animals and plants. The magnetic fields were of a wide intensity range and, as alternating fields, of a wide frequency range and of a variety of impulse shapes. Effects on the cellular level, on bio­ chemical processes, growth and development, interactions with physiology, sensory input, reflexes and rhythm control, to name just a few, have been reported. Numerous magnetically induced changes in behavior have also been described. Recently, the amount of literature covering biological effects of magnetic fields has been rapidly increasing. By now it has grown to such an extent that it can no longer be covered in one volume. Most reviews specialize and focus on particular aspects and/or types of fields or effects. For example, the book edited by MARET et al. (1986) gives an overview on biological effects of steady magnetic fields, MISAKIAN et al. (1993) reviewed those of extremely low frequency magnetic fields, focusing on in vitro effects. BERN­ HARD (1992) reported on 'electromagnetic smog' in view of pos­ sible effects on human health and well-being, and a series of papers edited by AMEMIYA (1994) summarizes Japanese research on effects of electromagnetic fields ranging from extern ely low to ultra-high frequencies. TENFORDE (1979) and ADEY (1981) sum­ marized and discussed tissue interactions, REITER (1993a) neu­ roendocrine and neurochemical changes associated with various kinds of electromagnetic fields. The book edited by KIRSCHVINK et al.

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Author:   Roswitha Wiltschko ,  Wolfgang Wiltschko
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
Volume:   33
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.487kg
ISBN:  

9783642797514

ISBN 10:   3642797512
Pages:   297
Publication Date:   16 December 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1 Background.- 1 Magnetic Fields.- 2 Orientation.- 2 Directional Orientation.- 3 Magnetotaxis and Alignment Behaviors.- 4 Compass Orientation.- 5 The Magnetic Compass as Component of a Multifactorial System.- 3 Non-Compass Responses.- 6 Non-Compass Orientation by the Magnetic Field.- 7 Other Non-Compass Effects Associated with Magnetic Fields.- 4 Perception of Magnetic Fields.- 8 Conditioning Experiments.- 9 Obtaining Magnetic Information.- 5 Outlook.- 10 Research on Magnetic Phenomena in Biology.- References.- Taxonomic Index of Animal Species.

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I believe this extensive and valuable overview will serve as a reference book on magnetic orientation for many years to come. Animal Behaviour All-encompassing Nature

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