1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910954915303321

Titolo

Mechanisms of cadmium toxicity to various trophic saltwater organisms / / Zaosheng Wang ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Nova Science Publishers, c2010

ISBN

1-61470-233-0

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (84 p.)

Collana

Environmental science, engineering and technology series

Altri autori (Persone)

WangZaosheng <1965->

Disciplina

615.9/25662

Soggetti

Cadmium - Toxicology

Cadmium - Environmental aspects

Aquatic organisms - Effect of water pollution on

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [59]-63) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- MECHANISMS OF CADMIUM TOXICITY TO VARIOUS TROPHIC SALTWATER ORGANISMS -- MECHANISMS OF CADMIUM TOXICITY TO VARIOUS TROPHIC SALTWATER ORGANISMS -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- Chapter 1  MECHANISMS OF CADMIUM TOXICITY TO VARIOUS TROPHIC SALTWATER ORGANISMS -- 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2  SOURCES AND PATHWAYS OF  CADMIUM IN THE ENVIRONMENT -- 2.1. Natural Occurrences -- 2.2. Anthropogenic Sources -- 2.3. Status of Cadmium Pollution in Estuarine and Coastal Areas -- 2.4. Speciation and Bioavailability of Cadmium  in Aquatic Environment -- Chapter 3  TOXICITY OF WATERBORNE CADMIUM  TO SALTWATER AQUATIC ORGANISMS -- 3.1. Acute Toxicity -- 3.2. Sensitivity of Species -- 3.3. Chronic Toxicity -- 3.4. Bioaccumulation (Internal Metal Exposure) -- 3.5. Mechanisms of Cadmium Toxicity -- 3.5.1. Metal Accumulation Patterns -- 3.5.2. The Role of Metal-Binding Proteins, Metallothioneins (MTs) -- 3.5.3. Critical Body Residue (CBR) -- 3.5.4. Links to Toxicity -- 3.5.5. Species-Specific Effects -- Crustaceans -- Molluscs -- Fish -- Polychaeta -- Chapter 4  TOXICITY OF DIETARY CADMIUM TO  AQUATIC ORGANISMS -- 4.1. Phytoplankton Exposed to Cadmium -- 4.1.1. Toxic Values of Microalgae Exposure to Cadmium -- 4.1.2. Algal Cadmium Burden -- 4.1.3. Cadmium Removed by Unicellular Microalgae -- 4.1.4. Mechanism of Cadmium to Microalgae -- 4.2. Dietary Toxicity -- 4.3. Mechanisms of Dietary Cadmium -- Chapter 5  



ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY OF CADMIUM -- Chapter 6  CONCLUSION -- Chapter 7  PERSPECTIVES -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- ABBREVIATIONS -- REFERENCES -- INDEX -- Blank Page.

Sommario/riassunto

The authors summarise basic and experimental knowledge on sources and toxicity of cadmium and overview mechanisms of toxicity and detoxification for various trophic aquatic organisms exposed to cadmium. It will assist in ecological risk assessments involving cadmium toxicity.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910969930003321

Titolo

Buddhism beyond the monastery : tantric practices and their performers in Tibet and the Himalayas / / edited by Sarah Jacoby and Antonio Terrone

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Leiden ; ; Boston, : Brill, 2009

ISBN

1-282-94966-7

9786612949661

90-474-2944-3

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (208 pages)

Collana

Brill's Tibetan studies library, , 1568-6183 ; ; v. 10/12

Altri autori (Persone)

JacobySarah

TerroneAntonio

Disciplina

294.3/92309515

Soggetti

Tantric Buddhism - China - Tibet Autonomous Region - Customs and practices

Tantric Buddhism - Himalaya Mountains Region - Customs and practices

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"PIATS 2003: Tibetan Studies: Proceedings of the Tenth Seminar of the International Association for Tibetan Studies, Oxford, 2003. Managing Editor: Charles Ramble."

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Preliminary Material / S. Jacoby and A. Terrone -- Introduction To Buddhism Beyond The Monastery / Sarah Jacoby and Antonio Terrone -- Eat It Up Or Throw It To The Dogs? Dge ’Dun Chos ’Phel (1903–1951), Ma Cig Lab Sgron (1055–1153) And Pha Dam Pa Sangs Rgyas (D. 1117): A Ramble Through The Burial Grounds Of Ordinary And ‘Holy’



Beings In Tibet / Heather Stoddard -- To Be Or Not To Be Celibate: Morality And Consort Practices According To The Treasure Revealer Se Ra Mkha’ ’Gro’s (1892–1940) Auto/Biographical Writings / Sarah Jacoby -- Householders And Monks: A Study Of Treasure Revealers And Their Role In Religious Revival In Contemporary Eastern Tibet / Antonio Terrone -- ‘Local Community Rituals’ In Bhutan: Documentation And Tentative Reading / Francoise Pommaret -- The Ala And Ngakpa Priestly Traditions Of Nyemo (Central Tibet): Hybridity And Hierarchy / Nicolas Sihle -- The ‘Spirit Mediums’ (lha pa) Of Reb Gong In A Mdo / Danzang Cairang -- Signs Of Transition: On Interpreting Some Predictors Of Sprul sku Rebirth / Marcia S. Calkowski -- List Of Contributors / S. Jacoby and A. Terrone.

Sommario/riassunto

Monasteries have been the locus classicus of the academic investigation of Tibetan religions. This volume seeks to balance this emphasis with an exploration of the diverse religious specialists who operate outside of the monastery in Tibet and along the Himalayan belt. The articles collected here depict Tantric professionals, visionaries, village lamas, spirit mediums, and female religious leaders whose loyalties reside in the noncelibate sphere but whose activities have had a significant impact on Tibetan religion. Using methodologies drawn from anthropological and textual scholarship, these seven essays bolster our understanding of religious practices and their performers beyond the monasteries of Central and Eastern Tibet, Bhutan, and India from historical times to the present day.