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Developments in soil classification have accompanied parallel
progress in our understanding of the soil system. However the
theories behind the classifications and the purposes for which they
were created have changed over time. The editors hope that this
comprehensive synthesis will help to rally soil scientists around
the world to develop an acceptable classification system for soils.
It is only when the global soil science community agrees to such a
system that we can truly say that we have science. Soil
Classification: A Global Desk Reference is the first book to
illustrate the current state of national and international soil
classification systems. In this groundbreaking reference,
distinguished soil scientists, many of whom were involved in the
design of their respective national or international systems,
evaluate developments in soil classification during the last
century. They review the concepts, practices, and goals that led to
the creation of individual classification systems and recommend
modifications to classification systems to meet new demands. The
documentation in this book serves as a foundation for the revision
of existing soil taxonomies and the creation of new ones.
Soil quality is threatened by many human-induced activities, but
can also be improved by good land management. In the relatively
short history of mankind on earth, the landscape and soils of the
world have been drastically modified from their "natural " state.
Landscapes altered by man's activities are termed "Anthroscapes"
which are inextricably linked to culture and history. The
challenges for today's scientists are to devise and implement
sustainable land management strategies in order to preserve the
land for the benefit of future generations. This book is a valuable
compendium of the research experiences so far gained in studies of
the context and concept of the "Anthroscape" and highlights the
potential future contributions of such research to sustainable
development.
Soil quality is threatened by many human-induced activities, but
can also be improved by good land management. In the relatively
short history of mankind on earth, the landscape and soils of the
world have been drastically modified from their "natural " state.
Landscapes altered by man's activities are termed "Anthroscapes"
which are inextricably linked to culture and history. The
challenges for today's scientists are to devise and implement
sustainable land management strategies in order to preserve the
land for the benefit of future generations. This book is a valuable
compendium of the research experiences so far gained in studies of
the context and concept of the "Anthroscape" and highlights the
potential future contributions of such research to sustainable
development.
Developments in soil classification have accompanied parallel progress in our understanding of the soil system. However the theories behind the classifications and the purposes for which they were created have changed over time. The editors hope that this comprehensive synthesis will help to rally soil scientists around the world to develop an acceptable classification system for soils. It is only when the global soil science community agrees to such a system that we can truly say that we have science.
Soil Classification: A Global Desk Reference is the first book to illustrate the current state of national and international soil classification systems. In this groundbreaking reference, distinguished soil scientists, many of whom were involved in the design of their respective national or international systems, evaluate developments in soil classification during the last century. They review the concepts, practices, and goals that led to the creation of individual classification systems and recommend modifications to classification systems to meet new demands. The documentation in this book serves as a foundation for the revision of existing soil taxonomies and the creation of new ones.
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