Soils in Our Environment (Εδάφη στο περιβάλλον μας - έκδοση στα αγγλικά)

Description
For courses in Introduction to Soil Science and Principles of Soil Science.
Going beyond traditional books, Soils in Our Environment frames the study of soils and environmental science within the context of current scientific and human issues. Using agricultural and environmental quality as a guide, it covers a broad range of soils topics in a style that invokes student interest, thought and understanding. Human interest stories personify specific challenges and readers are encouraged to consider various viewpoints throughout. This edition describes remarkable progress in the area of soil and water protection, includes persistent challenges such as urban sprawl and the escalation of atmospheric carbon levels, and examines how soils and environmental science impact us all.