Publisher's Synopsis
This book emphasizes environmental, as well as agronomic, soil science. It begins with basic soil principles and progressively builds to more complex concepts. Written by actively teaching soil scientists, each chapter includes a variety of learning materials that reinforce all concepts and expand on certain topics. These end-of-chapter supplements also provide any necessary background students may need for their students.;Current research information is incorporated throughout this edition of "Soils". It includes expanded coverage of water, soil taxonomy, soil reclamation, and soil pollution, in addition to many new illustrations and figures.
