Soils In Our Environment
Raymond W Miller
ISBN 10: 0130200360 ISBN 13: 9780130200365
Published by Pearson Education (US), 2001
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Description:
Based on the scientific developments in various areas, this introduction to soil sciences covers the spectrum of traditional and soil topics - taxonomy, soil formation, properties of soils, common soil problems and their solutions, evaluation of soils, pollution from use of soils, precision agriculture, GIS and GPS. Seller Inventory # 00106823018
Synopsis:
For freshman/junior-level courses in Introductory Soil Science and Environmental Soil Science.
Based on the most current scientific developments in all areas, this time-honored, broad introduction to soil sciences covers the complete spectrum of traditional and state-of-the-art soil topics―e.g., taxonomy, soil formation, properties of soils, common soil problems and their solutions, evaluation of soils, pollution from use of soils, precision agriculture, GIS and GPS.
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.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Soils In Our Environment
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good