Essential Soil Science: A Clear and Concise Introduction to Soil Science - Softcover

Ashman, Mark; Puri, Geeta

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9780632048854: Essential Soil Science: A Clear and Concise Introduction to Soil Science
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0632048859 ISBN 13: 9780632048854
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2008

Synopsis

This textbook is aimed at the majority of students, who need to quickly acquire a concise overview of soil science. Many current soil science textbooks still cater for a traditional student market where students embark on three years study in a narrow discipline. The growth in modular degree schemes has meant that soil science is now often taught as self-standing unit as part of broad based degree program. Students pursuing this type of course are increasingly reluctant to purchase expensive textbooks that are too detailed and often assume a scientific background. For those opting to specialise in soil science there are a variety of good textbooks to choose from. This short informative guide, will be particularly useful for students who do not possess a traditional scientific background, such as those studying geography, environment science, ecology and agriculture.


  • Only textbook to cater for introductory courses in soil science.
  • Provides an affordable concise overview of soil science.
  • Learning exercises and chapter summaries enhance usability.
  • Annotated suggestions for further reading.
  • Based on proven and successful modular course structure.
  • Emphasis on readability and interactive learning.
  • No scientific background assumed.

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About the Author

Mark Ashman is the author of Essential Soil Science: A Clear and Concise Introduction to Soil Science, published by Wiley.

Geeta Puri is the author of Essential Soil Science: A Clear and Concise Introduction to Soil Science, published by Wiley.

From the Back Cover

Many current soil science textbooks cater for a traditional student market where able students embark on three years study in a narrow discipline. Today most degree schemes are modular and subjects such as soil science are taught as self-standing units in the first year alone. Students are less willing to read and purchase books and require informative revision textbooks which aid in passing exams. If students study soil science beyond their first year there are a variety of good textbooks to choose from on specialist topics. In reality few students study soil science to a higher level therefore this textbook would be popular both for its format and its relevance to a large population of "environmental" type students.

From the Inside Flap

Many current soil science textbooks cater for a traditional student market where able students embark on three years study in a narrow discipline. Today most degree schemes are modular and subjects such as soil science are taught as self-standing units in the first year alone. Students are less willing to read and purchase books and require informative revision textbooks which aid in passing exams. If students study soil science beyond their first year there are a variety of good textbooks to choose from on specialist topics. In reality few students study soil science to a higher level therefore this textbook would be popular both for its format and its relevance to a large population of environmental type students.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0632048859
ISBN 13 
9780632048854
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
208
Rating
  • 4.05 out of 5 stars
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