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This introductory chapter provides an overview of the book and some discussion of the emergent themes. The nature of forensic ecotoxicology is considered, and a definition proposed. We reflect on the experiences of some authors in trying to translate scientific evidence of toxicant effects into regulatory or non-regulatory action. We further examine the problem of bias in data interpretation, and consider some of the dispute resolution processes discussed by the various authors.
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Elliott, J.E., Bishop, C.A., Morrissey, C.A. (2011). Wildlife Ecotoxicology: Forensic Approaches. In: Elliott, J., Bishop, C., Morrissey, C. (eds) Wildlife Ecotoxicology. Emerging Topics in Ecotoxicology, vol 3. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-89432-4_1
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