Soils in Our Environment

Soils in Our Environment, 11th Edition

 
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.
 
Contents
1. Soil Composition and Importance
2. Soil Physical Properties
3. Soil Water Properties
4. Soil Chemical Properties
5. Soil Biology
6. Soil Formation and Morphology
7. Soil Taxonomy
8. Acidic Soils and Salt-Affected Soils
9. Plant Nutrients
10. Soil Fertility Management
11. Soil Erosion
12. Tillage and Farming Systems
13. Water Resources and Irrigation
14. Wetlands and Land Drainage
15. Pollution of Soil, Water, and Air
16. Toward Environmental Integrity
17. Soil Surveys and Land-Use Planning
18. Greenhouse Soils and Soilless Culture