The book provides an up-to-date account of inductively coupled plasmas and their use in atomic emission spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Specific applications of the use of these techniquesnbsp;are highlighted including applications in environmental, food and industrial analysis. Itnbsp;is written in a distance learning / open learning style; suitable for self study applications. Itnbsp;contains contain self-assessment and discussion questions, worked examples and case studies thatnbsp; allow the reader to test their understanding of the presented material.