With this work, Newman (marine science, College of William and Mary) and Clements (Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, Colorado State University) attempt to bridge the gap between ecotoxicology textbooks and technical books focused on specific ecotoxicological topics. They provide students with an understanding beyond that afforded by a general textbook while remaining focused on paradigms and fundamental themes. The text is designed to be flexible enough to meet a variety of instructional needs, with separate sections for the ecotoxicology of individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems. Chapters are in sections on hierarchical ecotoxicology, organismal ecotoxicology, population ecotoxicology, community ecotoxicology, and ecosystem ecotoxicology. The ecosystem section encompasses issues ranging from discrete ecosystems, to the entire biosphere. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)