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An Introduction to Soils for Environmental Professionals (Hardcover)
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An Introduction to Soils for Environmental Professionals (Hardcover)
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An Introduction to Soils for Environmental Professionals assembles
and presents the basic principles of each of the major soil science
fields. It introduces fundamental concepts and shows the
interrelationships between the various branches of soil science -
from mineralogy to soil physics. Each chapter was reviewed by a
professional in the particular field, and expert contributions were
made throughout the text.
This well-written and interdisciplinary book begins with
introductory material, covering the fundamentals of soils, soil
science, and soil classification systems. The presentation of soil
mineralogy contains contributions from a lecturer in the field of
mineralogy and so constitutes an excellent source of introductory
material on the subject. Soil mechanics and soil physics are
described in detail, incorporating interesting discussions related
to applied problems in soil science studies and research. The
coverage of soil chemistry emphasizes environmental aspects and
contains information that has been used and reviewed by students in
environmental science courses. The coverage of microbiology
reflects the input of a specialist in biodegradation and
bioremediation of contaminated sites. Sampling techniques and
selection of appropriate procedures for soil analysis are reviewed,
and contributions from specialists in both of these fields are
included. The chapter on agricultural considerations presents the
basic concepts of plant and soil interactions. The management and
interpretation of data obtained in soil studies is discussed,
emphasizing the need for proper handling and presentation of data.
The book closes with a presentation of case histories from
published articles, public data, and the personal experiences of
the author. These presentations illustrate the application of many
of the important concepts highlighted in An Introduction to Soils
for Environmental Professionals.
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