Book DescriptionEnvironmental friendliness, issues of public health, and the pros and cons of genetically-modified crops all receive regular coverage in the media This has led to increased investigation of chemical pesticides Stenersen's concise introduction to chemical pesticides describes these compounds according to their biochemical ожитэ mode of action, such as whether they are enzyme inhibitors, receptor ligands, or free radical generators Chemical Pesticides: Mode of Action and Toxicology provides answers to why pesticides are toxic to the target organism and why pesticides are toxic to some organisms and not others The book also discusses legal matters as well as potential environmental problems.  От издателя2004 г 296 стр ISBN 0748409106.