Essential Soil Science

This textbook is aimed at the majority of students, who need toquickly acquire a concise overview of soil science. Many currentsoil science textbooks still cater for a traditional student marketwhere students embark on three years study in a narrow discipline.The growth in modular degree schemes has meant that soil science isnow often taught as self-standing unit as part of broad baseddegree program. Students pursuing this type of course areincreasingly reluctant to purchase expensive textbooks that are toodetailed and often assume a scientific background. For those optingto specialise in soil science there are a variety of good textbooksto choose from. This short informative guide, will be particularlyuseful for students who do not possess a traditional scientificbackground, such as those studying geography, environment science,ecology and agriculture.
* * Only textbook to cater for introductory courses in soilscience.
* Provides an affordable concise overview of soil science.
* Learning exercises and chapter summaries enhanceusability.
* Annotated suggestions for further reading.
* Based on proven and successful modular course structure.
* Emphasis on readability and interactive learning.
* No scientific background assumed.