Author : Bill Carlile
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521010818
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Pesticide Selectivity, Health and the Environment by : Bill Carlile
Download or read book Pesticide Selectivity, Health and the Environment written by Bill Carlile and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-09-28 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The re-evaluation of many compounds for their long-term toxicity to humans and the environment has resulted in extensive reforms of the pesticide industry. This book explores the actions of pesticides and their effects on non-target organisms, the environment and human health. In addition to the chemical and biological actions of pesticides, the volume covers the regulatory framework within which manufacturers of compounds function, and the influence that pressure groups and the media have on the industry.