This third edition of the book has been completely re-written, providing
a wider scope and enhanced coverage. It covers the general principles of
the natural occurrence, pollution sources, chemical analysis, soil
chemical behaviour and soil-plant-animal relationships of heavy metals
and metalloids, followed by a detailed coverage of 21 individual
elements, including: antimony, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chromium,
cobalt, copper, gold, lead, manganese, mercury, molybdenum, nickel,
selenium, silver, thallium, tin, tungsten, uranium, vanadium and zinc.
The book is highly relevant for those involved in environmental science,
soil science, geochemistry, agronomy, environmental health, and
environmental engineering, including specialists responsible for the
management and clean-up of contaminated land.