{"product_id":"the-methyl-bromide-issue-isbn-9780471955214","title":"The Methyl Bromide Issue","description":"Written by international experts in the field, this book sets outthe scientific arguments for and against the use of methyl bromidewhich is both naturally occurring and also a man-made productbelieved to have played a significant role in the depletion of theozone layer.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Methyl bromide is a widely used fumigant in agriculture,horticulture and the preservation of structural materials. The fateof this natural and man-made chemical is the focus of much fiercedebate with scientific, political, social, environmental andeconomic arguments for and against the production and use of thischemial.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This book does not set out to convince the reader of apredetermined viewpoint. Its purpose is to set out the scientificdebate covering the major relevant fields including agriculture,atmospheric chemistry, oceanography, environmental sciences,chemistry, biology and toxicology, as well as two chapters onpotential alternatives to methyl bromide. The authors who havecontributed to this book are all experts who have played pivotalroles in the international debate on methyl bromide. Methyl Bromide in Perspective (N. Price).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Methyl Bromide in the Atmosphere (J. Butler \u0026amp; J.Rodriguez).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Methyl Bromide and the Environment (M. Miller).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Effects on Target Organisms (O. Macdonald \u0026amp; C.Reichmuth).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Methyl Bromide as a Soil Fumigant (L. Klein).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Methyl Bromide in Storage Practice and Quarantine (B.Chakrabarti).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Alternatives--Chemicals (P. Annis \u0026amp; C. Waterford).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Alternatives--Physical Methods and Emission Reduction (C.Bell).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Indexes. \"The four chapters covering the chemistry and mammalian toxicology of the compound, its effects on target organisms, uses in storage practice, uses in storage practice, and alternative method sof preventing infestation and spoilage are written by scientists with established reputations in the fields of fumigation and food storage practice from this institution. What makes the book particularly useful is the juxtaposition of these chapters with contributions from leading experts in atmospheric ozone depletion and environmental analysis (in both the chemical and political sense).\" Pesticide Science  \u003cp\u003eC. H. Bell and N. Price are the authors of The Methyl Bromide Issue, published by Wiley.  Methyl Bromide is a naturally occurring compound but also a man-made product, widely used as a fumigant in agriculture, horticulture and the preservation of structural materials. It is also believed to play a significant role in the depletion of the ozone layer. Since 1991, a fierce debate has raged on the relative merits of scientific, political, environmental and economic arguments for and against the use of this chemical. This book does not set out to convince the reader of a predetermined view point. Its purpose is to set out as much of the scientific debate as is possible to date and let the reader weigh up the available evidence. In this volume are covered the major relevant fields of science including agriculture, atmospheric chemistry, oceanography, environmental sciences, chemistry, biology and toxicology, as well as two chapters on potential alternatives to methyl bromide. The authors who have contributed to this book are international experts who have played pivotal roles in the international debate on methyl bromide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990288220389,"sku":"NP9780471955214","price":283.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471955214.jpg?v=1761787214","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-methyl-bromide-issue-isbn-9780471955214","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}