Mark Ashman (Rothamsted Formerly at IACR), Geeta Puri (National Assembly for WalesEnvironment Division)

Essential Soil Science

A Clear and Concise Introduction to Soil Science

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Only textbook to cater for introductory courses in soil science. Provides an affordable concise overview of soil science. Learning exercises and chapter summaries enhance usability. Annotated suggestions for further reading. Based on proven and successful modular course structure. Emphasis on readability and interactive learning.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Blackwell Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Juli 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 374g
• ISBN-13: 9780632048854
• ISBN-10: 0632048859
• Artikelnr.: 13730956

Autorenporträt

Mark Ashman is the author of Essential Soil Science: A Clear and Concise Introduction to Soil Science, published by Wiley. Geeta Puri is the author of Essential Soil Science: A Clear and Concise Introduction to Soil Science, published by Wiley.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Rocks To Soil.
2. Particles, Structures And Water.
3. Soil Surfaces, Acidity And Nutrients.
4. Soil Microbes And Nutrient Cycling.
5. Soil Survey, Classification And Evaluation.
6. Soils And Agriculture.
7. Soil Contamination And Erosion

Rezensionen

"...It is rare that texts are found combining ease of understanding with a solid scientific foundation. The subtitle of this text a clear and concise introduction to soil science does indeed sum up this book. Its clarity of production and focus on key aspects of science and human interaction make it a great guide for the beginner and a must-buy for the library." British Ecological Society, Teaching Ecology Group Newsletter

"I can wholeheartedly recommend this book to students whose course includes a module of soil science, and indeed recommend it to students on soil science degrees as a general introduction or a last minute revision guide." John S. Conway, Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester