Book review.
Revolutionary progress in ecotoxicology. On the book, Biological Effects of Surfactants on Organisms. MAX Press, Moscow. 2001. 334 p. Author of the book: S.A.Ostroumov. Биологические эффекты при воздействии поверхностно-активных веществ на организмы [book in Rus.]
Author of the review: WorldCatalog user Dr.A.Stein.The review was published online on the page of WorldCatalog, the biggest global livrary catalog.
https://www.worldcat.org/title/biologicheskiie-effekty-pri-vozdeistvii-poverkhnostno-aktivnykh-veshchestv-na-organizmy/oclc/263630756#reviews
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http://5bio5.blogspot.com/2016/06/revolutionary-progress-in-ecotoxicology.html
Revolutionary progress in ecotoxicology
Reviews of book: Biological Effects of Surfactants on Organisms;
https://www.worldcat.org/title/biologicheskiie-effekty-pri-vozdeistvii-poverkhnostno-aktivnykh-veshchestv-na-organizmy/oclc/263630756&referer=brief_results">Biologicheskiie effekty pri vozdeistvii poverkhnostno-aktivnykh veshchestv na organizmy</a> ;
Рецензия на книгу. Биологические эффекты при воздействии поверхностно-активных веществ на организмы.
http://5bio5.blogspot.com/2014/03/reviews-of-book-biological-effects-of.html
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This is the bibliographic information on the book: Biological Effects of Surfactants on Organisms. MAX Press, Moscow. 2001. 334 p., figures, tables. Large bibliography on: pp. 264-304 (716 refs.) ISBN 5-317-00323-7.
A concise evaluation was made in the Foreword written by Dr. S. McCutcheon (U.S. E.P.A.): "Sergei Ostroumov is pioneering the application of ecological and biological principles to redefine assimilative capacity, especially beyond the effects of bacteria… I look forward to developing … the emerging field of phytoremediation … based on general concepts that I see Dr. Ostroumov developing …".
A concise evaluation was made in the Foreword written by Dr. S. McCutcheon (U.S. E.P.A.): "Sergei Ostroumov is pioneering the application of ecological and biological principles to redefine assimilative capacity, especially beyond the effects of bacteria… I look forward to developing … the emerging field of phytoremediation … based on general concepts that I see Dr. Ostroumov developing …".
The book begins with a chapter entitled, "Anthropogenic Impacts and Synthetic Surfactants as Pollutants of Aquatic Ecosystems," a clear signal as to author S. Ostroumov's concerns and focus. The hardbound work provides a valuable contribution to scientific foundation for better assessment of the environmental effects that hazardous wastes (containing surfactants, detergents) in both freshwater and marine ecosystems. The text presents innovative information and fresh ideas on actions required for remediation and restoring water quality. Approaches to counteract "toxic effects of man made surfactants using biological methods, including phytoremediation," are also discussed in the 296-page work, as well as protection measures to improve water quality.
The book contains the impressive results of the author’s pioneering studies of the biological effects of synthetic surfactants and detergents on autotrophic and heterotrophic, prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. The chemicals included anionic, non-ionic and cationic surfactants, as well as several types of detergents. The organisms studied included bacteria and cyanobacteria, algae, flagellates, higher plants, and invertebrates (molluscs, annelids). The results are discussed and analyzed in depth in connection with assessing the environmental hazards of anthropogenic impact on the biosphere and hydrosphere, studying water purification in aquatic ecosystems, and setting new priorities in the area of environmental protection.
The book is of huge interest to many scientists who conduct research in relevant areas of ecology, limnology, oceanography, hydrobiology, environmental science, geosciences, the science of the biosphere and global change, ecotoxicology, as well as to university professors, graduate students and educators. (The book was awarded the Diploma of the Academy of Aquatic Sciences, awarded in 2006).