
Soil Science Simplified
Iowa State University Press
5th Edition
Published on 6. May 2008
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-8138-1823-8 (ISBN)
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Description
Soil Science Simplified, Fifth Edition is a significant update and revision of the classic introductory soils text. The new edition includes greater coverage of non-agricultural uses of soils ranging from municipal to engineering uses, as well as an expanded discussion of environmental uses of soils and soil conservation. In addition, the chapters covering the basic scientific aspects of soil from its physical, chemical and biological properties to basic formation will be thorougly revised and updated.
Soil Science Simplified will serve as a valuable introduction to soil science that addresses many new developments to this ever-changing field while maintaining the elements that have made it a user-friendly introductory text for more than 25 years. This text will be essential reading for anyone studying soil science as well as professionals working with this valuable resource.
Soil Science Simplified will serve as a valuable introduction to soil science that addresses many new developments to this ever-changing field while maintaining the elements that have made it a user-friendly introductory text for more than 25 years. This text will be essential reading for anyone studying soil science as well as professionals working with this valuable resource.
Reviews / Votes
"The most user friendly and thorough guide on the subject... A must for anyone in the field, and highly recommended for college library science collections." (Midwest Book Review, August 2008)More details
Edition
5. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Arnes, AI
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
undergraduate students, soil scientists, municipal engineers, crop scientists, agronomists, enviornmental soil scientists
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 23.8 cm
Width: 16.2 cm
Thickness: 2 cm
Weight
580 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8138-1823-8 (9780813818238)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions

Neal S. Eash | Thomas J. Sauer | Deb O'Dell
Soil Science Simplified
Book
12/2015
6th Edition
Wiley
€77.90
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Previous edition

Milo I. Harpstead | Thomas J. Sauer | William F. Bennett
Soil Science Simplified
Book
12/2001
4th Edition
Iowa State University Press
€57.19
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Persons
William F. Bennett is a Professor Emeritus - Soil Science, Texas Tech University
Cary J. Green is a Professor of Soil Chemistry at Texas Tech University
Aga Ravzi is an Associate Professor of Soil Science at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Neal Eash is an Associate Professor of Soil Science at the University of Tennessee
Cary J. Green is a Professor of Soil Chemistry at Texas Tech University
Aga Ravzi is an Associate Professor of Soil Science at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Neal Eash is an Associate Professor of Soil Science at the University of Tennessee
Author
University of Tennessee
Texas Tech University
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Oregon State University
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Content
Preface.
1. Introduction to Soil.
2. Soil Formation.
3. Soil Physical Properties.
4. Soil Biological Properties.
5. Soil Chemical Properties.
6. Soil Water.
7. Soil Temperature.
8. Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition.
9. Soil Management.
10. Soil Conservation and the Environment.
11. Soil Classification and Surveys.
12. Soil and Its Use.
Glossary.
Index.
1. Introduction to Soil.
2. Soil Formation.
3. Soil Physical Properties.
4. Soil Biological Properties.
5. Soil Chemical Properties.
6. Soil Water.
7. Soil Temperature.
8. Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition.
9. Soil Management.
10. Soil Conservation and the Environment.
11. Soil Classification and Surveys.
12. Soil and Its Use.
Glossary.
Index.