The Nature and Properties of Soils (Fifteenth Edition)

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Synopsis

This hallmark text introduces the exciting world of soils through clear writing, strong pedagogy, and an ecological approach that effectively explains the fundamentals of soil science. Worked calculations, vignettes, and current real-world applications prepare readers to understand concepts, solve problems, and think critically. Written for both majors and non-majors, this text highlights the many interactions between the soil and other components of forest, range, agricultural, wetland and constructed ecosystems.

Now in full-color, the Fifteenth Edition includes hundreds of compelling photos, figures, and diagrams to bring the exciting world of soils to life. Extensively revised, new and updated content appears in every chapter. Examples include: coverage of the pedosphere concept; new insights into humus and soil carbon accumulation; subaqueous soils, soil effects on human health; principles and practice of organic farming; urban and human engineered soils; new understandings of the nitrogen cycle; water-saving irrigation techniques; hydraulic redistribution, soil food-web ecology; disease suppressive soils; soil microbial genomics; soil interactions with global climate change; digital soil maps; and many others.

Copyright:
2017

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
1,109 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780133254488
Publisher:
Pearson Education, Limited
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Textbooks, Technology, Earth Sciences
Submitted By:
Daproim Africa
Proofread By:
Daproim Africa
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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