History of Soil Science

The first detailed book devoted to die history of soil science, from the earliest times to the present. The author examines the development of man's knowledge regarding soils during the era of ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome with developed irrigation, in the feudal period in the Orient, in western Europe and in Russia. He traces the history of ideas about soil in nineteenth century Europe, the founding of modem genetic soil science. He has identified the main trends in the history of soil science and designated appropriate historical periods.
 
The first detailed book devoted to die history of soil science, from the earliest times to the present. The author examines the development of man's knowledge regarding soils during the era of ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome with developed irrigation, in the feudal period in the Orient, in western Europe and in Russia. He traces the history of ideas about soil in nineteenth century Europe, the founding of modem genetic soil science. He has identified the main trends in the history of soil science and designated appropriate historical periods.