Soils in Our Environment - Hardcover

Miller, Raymond W.; Gardiner Ph.D., Duane T.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0132191040 ISBN 13: 9780132191043

Publisher: Pearson, 2007

Synopsis

For courses in Introduction to Soil Science and Principles of Soil Science.

 

Going beyond traditional books, Soils in Our Environment frames the study of soils and environmental science within the context of current scientific and human issues. Using agricultural and environmental quality as a guide, it covers a broad range of soils topics in a style that invokes student interest, thought and understanding. Human interest stories personify specific challenges and readers are encouraged to consider various viewpoints throughout.  This edition describes remarkable progress in the area of soil and water protection, includes persistent challenges such as urban sprawl and the escalation of atmospheric carbon levels, and examines how soils and environmental science impact us all.

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From the Back Cover:

Taking an environmental approach, Soils in Our Environment provides complete and up-to-date coverage of every topic that is essential for anyone needing a solid understanding of the science of soils: Soil Composition; Formation; Morphology; Physical Properties; Water Properties; Colloids and Chemical Properties, Taxonomy; Organisms and Their Residues; Acidic Soils; Salt-affected Soils; Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium; Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur, and Micronutrients; and, Diagnosis of Soils and Plants.

Now in its ninth edition, this proven authority continues to provide the necessary foundational knowledge while also delivering the latest developments, techniques and statistics and addressing the perplexing issues of our day concerning the preservation of our soils. New discussions have been added in many areas, and each chapter now has a section which includes sources on the Internet in a section entitled "For Further Study." In addition, a CD-ROM is included with each copy of the book to enhance the use of this important reference.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0132191040
• ISBN 13: 9780132191043
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 624