Soils In Our Environment (9th Edition) - Softcover

Raymond W. Miller

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130200360 ISBN 13: 9780130200365

Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div, 2000

Synopsis

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. Subjects discussed at length include 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. For individuals interested in a thorough, streamlined introduction to crop and soil sciences.

About this title

From the Back Cover

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.

From the Inside Flap

Preface

The guiding purpose behind revisions for this 9th edition was to update and streamline the book without losing the thoroughness and readability it inherited from the senior author. Changes in content reflect the recent changes in soil taxonomy, the wealth of information in new on-line databases, and the strong interest in soil quality and sustainability. Dozens of new photos, figures, and tables have been added. An even larger number of older ones have been updated or eliminated. The resulting text is leaner (with fewer pages overall) and greener (placing greater emphasis on environmental integrity). More of the popular soil-related human interest stories have been included—for example: how political pressures threaten the family farm, how soil conditions affect cemeteries in New Orleans, and why a fungus in a Michigan forest should be counted among the world's largest organisms. Various sites on the Internet are referenced for readers seeking additional information. The tremendous value of these sites seems to outweigh the danger that their ephemeral nature may leave them inaccessible within a short time. As with previous editions of the book, this edition was written for students of agricultural and environmental sciences, preferably in the middle years of their undergraduate college experience. I sincerely hope that students and instructors find the book to be both functionally useful and intellectually engaging. Please e-mail your comments to duane.gardiner@tamuk.

A special "thank you" is extended to the following reviewers for their valuable feedback and suggestions:

Kenneth Barbarick, Colorado State University
Del Dingus, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo
Dennis McCallister, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Thomas McIntosh, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
Dan Ross, Kent State University

Duane T. Gardiner

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130200360
• ISBN 13: 9780130200365
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 642