Soils: An Introduction provides a fresh look at soil science.

The goal is to help readers understand the parts that contribute to the whole soil individual and then appreciate how those parts function together.

Soils: An Introduction begins by assembling the parts (solid, liquid and gas phases) of a soil, followed by explaining the interactions among the parts.

Subsequently, genesis, classification, and interpretation of soil properties are explained.

This edition also has a “western” perspective that emphasizes water management.

Soils: An Introduction is for individuals whose careers involve environmental or land use management such as soil scientists, soil conservationists, forest soil scientists, environmental scientists, or geologists.

Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Solids and Pores
3. Liquids and Gases
4. Soil Climate
5. Water in the Soil-Plant System
6. Managing Soil Water
7. Soil Organisms
8. Microbial Processes
9. Mineral Nutrients in Soils and Plants
10. Managing Plant Nutrients
11. Acidity and Salinity
12. Soil Genesis
13. Soil Information
14. Organizing Soils Information
15. Soil Degradation
16. Nonagricultural Uses of Soils

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