Including practical guidance on how to conduct selenium risk assessments in the aquatic environment, this book offers the information on assessment techniques, gives the state of contamination in industrialized countries, and raises awareness for developing nations. It presents numerous case studies both US and international. ? an in-depth reference work ? well organized and well written ? well illustrated with figures and tables ? an enjoyable reading for those who are interested in selenium, especially the investigators, teachers and graduate students involved in selenium research. -Saura C. Sahu, US Editor, Journal of Applied Toxicology