Soil Genesis and Classification, Fourth Edition - Hardcover

Buol, S. W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0813814642 ISBN 13: 9780813814643

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 1999

Synopsis

This new edition of the classic Soil Genesis and Classification reflects the most recent advances in the field of soil science. Making use of the latest research and field experience, this volume offers up–to–the–date, expanded information about the nature, formation, function, classification, and use of soils. To the familiar soil families, series, and types, the authors have added material on Gelisols, additional facts about Andisols and tropical and subtropical soils, and a new chapter on soil survey interpretation.

For the teacher and the student, the scientist and the curious layperson, this edition provides an improved understanding of the process of soil formation. It describes changes in terminology and technology, from ground–penetrating radar to aerial photography and modeling

About this title

Synopsis

Using recent research, this text focuses on the nature, formation, function, classification, and use of soils. To soil families and series, the authors have added material on Gelisols, expanded facts about Andisols and tropical and subtropical soils, and a new chapter on survey interpretation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0813814642
• ISBN 13: 9780813814643
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 544