Arsenic in the Environment, Part 1: Cycling and Characterization Hardcover - 1994

First line

The word arsenic (As) has made its way through history on the strength of its killing properties.

From the rear cover

Far from unusual, arsenic exposure is actually a common occurrence, a natural consequence of eating poultry or seafood, using an insecticide, or handling treated plywood. The ubiquitousness of arsenic, particularly in minute quantities, is a fact of modern life that has few professionals concerned. Yet arsenic poisoning resulting from high-dose exposure is a real, everpresent health problem, second only to lead poisoning. Arsenic in the Environment is a two-volume work that presents the most complete and up-to-date investigation of arsenic available. Part I covers cycling and characterization. Part II: Human Health and Ecosystem Effects examines the complex and potentially deadly chemistry of arsenic and reveals its effect on human health and the surrounding ecosystem. Beginning with a clear, detailed chemical analysis of arsenic as well as its biochemical effects, the book proceeds to examine, through contributions from some of the world's leading researchers, new and unexplored aspects of the legendary toxin:

• Health effects of environmental arsenic
• Toxicity and metabolism of inorganic and methylated arsenicals
• Human carcinogenicity and antherogenicity induced by chronic exposures to inorganic arsenic
• Effects of arsenic on DNA synthesis of human lymphocytes
• Estimation of human exposure to and uptake of arsenic found in drinking water
• Arsenic hazards to plants and animals
• Arsenic compounds in marine organisms