Elements of the Nature and Properties of Soils
by: Ray Weil (Author), Nyle Brady (Author)
Publisher: Pearson
Edition: 4th
Publication Date: 2018-10-11
Language: English
Print Length: 768 pages
ISBN-10: 0133254593
ISBN-13: 9780133254594
Book Description
For introductory courses in soils.An accessible introduction to soil science fundamentalsAt the forefront of soil science for over a century, Elements of the Nature and Properties of Soils considers the role of soils as both a natural resource and an ecosystem, while highlighting interactions between soils and other components of natural and constructed ecosystems. With practical value for meeting today’s environmental challenges, the text asserts that balancing economic growth with sustainable economies requires a deep understanding of soils. The 4th edition has been abridged to focus on fundamentals, while providing new or updated discussions on topics such as soils and human health, organic farming, and soil food-web ecology.
Editorial Reviews
For introductory courses in soils.An accessible introduction to soil science fundamentalsAt the forefront of soil science for over a century, Elements of the Nature and Properties of Soils considers the role of soils as both a natural resource and an ecosystem, while highlighting interactions between soils and other components of natural and constructed ecosystems. With practical value for meeting today’s environmental challenges, the text asserts that balancing economic growth with sustainable economies requires a deep understanding of soils. The 4th edition has been abridged to focus on fundamentals, while providing new or updated discussions on topics such as soils and human health, organic farming, and soil food-web ecology.