Soils and the Environment - Softcover

Wild, Alan

 
9780521438599: Soils and the Environment

Synopsis

This introductory text aims to help students understand the behavior of soils in both the man-made and the natural environment. The book is structured in two parts: Part A is an introduction to general soil properties and processes, while Part B considers soil in relation to the environment, covering topics such as the role of soil in supporting plant growth, in maintaining a clean environment, and in the flux of atmospheric gases. Issues such as acidification, contamination, conservation and erosion are also considered.

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Book Description

Geared to help students understand the ecological significance of soil, this introduction to its general properties and processes includes an analysis of soil's role in supporting plant growth and maintaining a clean environment.

Review

"A good addition to an undergraduate-level library collection." H.N. Cunningham, Choice

"Written in an accessible style...Useful for those who wish to gain an insight into how soil shapes our world." Abstracts of Public Administration Development and Environment

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