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Soils in Our Environment, 10/E
Duane T. Gardiner, ,Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Kingsville
Raymond W. Miller, ,Late, Utah State University

ISBN-10: 0130481955
ISBN-13:  9780130481955

Publisher:  Prentice Hall
Copyright:  2004
Format:  Cloth; 656 pp
Published:  03/25/2003


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For Introductory Soil Science and Environmental Soil Science courses.

Based on the most current scientific developments in all areas, this time-honored, broad introduction to soil sciences covers the complete spectrum of traditional and state-of-the-art soil topics—e.g., taxonomy, soil formation, properties of soils, common soil problems and their solutions, evaluation of soils, pollution from use of soils, precision agriculture, GIS, and GPS, wetlands, and use issues.


Features

  • NEW - Updated with recent advances in science, policy, and practices—e.g., global dust movements, tillage erosion, the phosphorus index, organic farming, P index, manure management, specific remedies for soil problems, and other aspects of landscape features, soil chemistry and environmental remediation.

    • Provides students with the most current information available, familiarizes them with current legislation, and enables them to apply their knowledge to important current events and issues.

  • NEW - Revised end-of-chapter questions.

    • Provides students with updated relevant questions so they can review and assess their knowledge.

  • NEW - More soil-related human-interest stories—e.g., the effects of green rooftops on urban environments and the soil connection to anthrax.

    • Provides students with a human-interest element to the science and broadens students' appreciation and awareness of social and environmental issues.

  • Student-friendly organization—Includes extensive use of visual aids and highlighted information; Web references for further study in each chapter; sample fully-worked problems; literature citations; List of Facts-to-Know for each chapter; Chapter-end questions with answers in Instructor's Manual; extensive Glossary; and chapter-opening quotes from interesting personalities (e.g., Chief Seattle, Bruce Springsteen, and Yogi Berra).

    • Provides students with helpful features that make the difficult study of soil science less intimidating and more interesting.

  • Soil-related concepts placed into the big picture.

    • Offers students clear explanations and provides many practical examples.

  • Important issues related to soils.

    • Provides students with interesting issues surrounding soil.

  • Insights features throughout—Provide details of important facts and explain matters of scientific interest or curiosity.

    • Broadens students understanding of soils in an interesting way.

  • Links to enrichment materials.

    • Refers students to websites and other user-friendly materials.

  • Extensive pedagogical aids—Chapter objectives, end-of-chapter questions, selected readings for further study, and sample calculations.

    • Provides students with helpful aids that enhance their learning experience.


New To This Edition

  • Updated with recent advances in science, policy, and practices—e.g., global dust movements, tillage erosion, the phosphorus index, organic farming, P index, manure management, specific remedies for soil problems, and other aspects of landscape features, soil chemistry and environmental remediation.

    • Provides students with the most current information available, familiarizes them with current legislation, and enables them to apply their knowledge to important current events and issues.

  • Revised end-of-chapter questions.

    • Provides students with updated relevant questions so they can review and assess their knowledge.

  • More soil-related human-interest stories—e.g., the effects of green rooftops on urban environments and the soil connection to anthrax.

    • Provides students with a human-interest element to the science and broadens students' appreciation and awareness of social and environmental issues.


Table of Contents



 1. Soil Composition and Importance.


 2. Soil Physical Properties.


 3. Soil Water Properties.


 4. Soil Chemical Properties.


 5. Organisms and Their Residues.


 6. Soil Formation and Morphology.


 7. Soil Taxonomy.


 8. Acidic Soils.


 9. Salt-Affected Soils.


10. Plant Nutrients: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium.


11. Calcium, Magnesium, Sulfur, and Micronutrients.


12. Soil Fertility Management.


13. Tillage Systems and Alternatives.


14. Soil Erosion.


15. Water Resources and Irrigation.


16. Wetlands and Land Drainage.


17. Pollution of Soil, Water, and Air.


18. Toward Environmental Integrity.


19. Soil Surveys and Land-Use Planning.


20. Greenhouse Soils and Soilless Culture.



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The tenth edition of Soils in Our Environment contains the most current information available and addresses perplexing issues and problems associated with preserving our soils. Based on the most current scientific developments in all areas, this time-honored, broad introduction to soil sciences covers the complete spectrum of traditional and state-of-the-art soil topics—e.g., taxonomy, soil formation, properties of soils, common soil problems, and their solutions, evaluation of soils, pollution from use of soils, precision agriculture, GIS, and CPS. New topics for this edition include coverage of tillage erosion, the phosphorus index, and organic farming.

Soils in Our Environment, tenth edition provides a complete foundation for anyone interested or involved in soil science.

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