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9780813818238

Soil Science Simplified

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  • ISBN13:

    9780813818238

  • ISBN10:

    0813818230

  • Edition: 5th
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2008-05-06
  • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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Summary

Soil Science Simplified, Fifth Edition is a significant update and revision of the classic introductory soils text. The new edition includes greater coverage of non-agricultural uses of soils ranging from municipal to engineering uses, as well as an expanded discussion of environmental uses of soils and soil conservation. In addition, the chapters covering the basic scientific aspects of soil from its physical, chemical and biological properties to basic formation will be thorougly revised and updated. Soil Science Simplified will serve as a valuable introduction to soil science that addresses many new developments to this ever-changing field while maintaining the elements that have made it a user-friendly introductory text for more than 25 years. This text will be essential reading for anyone studying soil science as well as professionals working with this valuable resource.

Author Biography

William F. Bennett is a Professor Emeritus - Soil Science, Texas Tech University
Cary J. Green is a Professor of Soil Chemistry at Texas Tech University
Aga Ravzi is an Associate Professor of Soil Science at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Neal Eash is an Associate Professor of Soil Science at the University of Tennessee

Table of Contents

Prefacep. viii
Introduction to Soilp. 1
Soil Formationp. 7
Soil Physical Propertiesp. 27
Soil Biological Propertiesp. 41
Soil Chemical Propertiesp. 59
Soil Waterp. 77
Soil Temperaturep. 95
Soil Fertility and Plant Nutritionp. 109
Soil Managementp. 133
Soil Conservation and the Environmentp. 149
Soil Classification and Surveysp. 167
Soil and Its Usesp. 207
Glossaryp. 231
Indexp. 241
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