The Terminology of Marine Pollution by Plastics and Microplastics
Author: Marina Niceforo
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 9781527541214
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines
Page: 168
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Pages: 168
Pages: 168
As a specialised language, the terminology of marine pollution by plastics and microplastics is composed mainly of technical-scientific terms from the field of marine ecology, along with general-language words used with a domain-specific meaning. Since there are few existing studies focusing on the linguistic-terminological aspects of ecology, this book analyses
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Pages: 350
Pages: 350
Beginning with a history of plastic--from the first scientific discovery of the material to its diversity of forms and uses in the present day--Plastics and Microplastics: A Reference Handbook discusses the history and evolution of plastic and its many uses, both in the United States and around the world. Importantly,
Language: un
Pages: 252
Pages: 252
This book, written by a multidisciplinary team of authors comprising scientists, artists and communicators, explores one of the most pressing issues of our time – the menace plastics pose to marine environments and organisms. It takes readers on a journey that begins on the beaches of Galicia, where the beach
Language: un
Pages: 471
Pages: 471
This book focuses on microplastics as emerging persistent contaminants in terrestrial environments. Scientists from around the globe review recent advances in multi-disciplinary research on micro(nano)plastics, including analytical methods; the sources, fate and distribution of microplastics; ecological risks; toxicity and health risks; and control and countermeasures for microplastics in terrestrial environments.
Language: un
Pages: 113
Pages: 113
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