Evolution in a toxic world : how life responds to chemical threats / Emily Monosson.

Washington, DC ; London : Island Press, [2012], ©2012.

xii, 223 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-216) and index.

Shining a light on earth's oldest toxic threat? -- When life gives you oxygen, respire -- Metal planet -- It takes two (or more) for the cancer tango -- Chemical warfare -- Sensing chemicals -- Coordinated defense -- Toxic evolution -- Toxic overload? -- Appendix. Five recent additions to the chemical handbook of life.