Features
- Cover Type: Hard Cover with 902 pages
- Published by: Springer
- Edition: 1st Edition December 20, 2007
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1402039948
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1402039942
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Book Dimensions:
11.3 x 8.8 x 1.8 inches
- Weighs: 6.6 pounds
Product Review
From the reviews:
"The encyclopedia contains about 190 academic articles … . All items are illustrated with many tables, graphs, figures and colour photographs. … a summary of the present knowledge in the field of soil science, authored by internationally well known scientists. It is a remarkable tool, not only for soil scientists, but also for agronomists, geologists and even archeologists dealing with soils. Especially for the already somewhat older soil scientists it is an great way for updating in an easy way their knowledge and references." (G. Stoops, PEDON Newsletter, Issue 19, February, 2008)
"A nice addition to the numerous encyclopedias that have come recently. … The topics overlap several other encyclopedias as well. There are many tables and figures, including a few color figures. The authors of the entries are international in scope, and well-respected soil scientists. … the audience to include scientists, engineers, technology experts, as well as environmental and land use planners. Most full entries are geared toward college or higher level, including students and scientists who are not soil scientists … ." (Sally Logsdon, Soil Science Society of America Journal, Vol. 72 (3), 2008)
"Encyclopedia of Soil Science is an updated version of R. W. Fairbridge and C. W. Finkl Jr.’s edited encyclopedia … . It contains both lengthy research articles and shorter glossary definitions … . This useful combination of research articles and definitions makes this title invaluable for users … . Libraries … will be interested in this volume edited by Chesworth. … highly useful resource for both students and researchers in major programs in agriculture, geology, and environmental science. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above." (J. K. Oleen, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (11), 2008)
Product Description
Soils long have been taken for granted being so commonplace and lacking often striking features. However, soil is one of the most complex media on Earth, vital for the biogeosphere and human civilization. With increased usage of soil for world food production, building materials, waste repositories, etc awareness has grown for the need of better global understanding of soil and its processes.
The Encyclopedia of Soil Science provides a comprehensive, alphabetical treatment of basic soil science in a single volume. It constitutes a wide ranging and authoritative collection of about 160 academic articles covering the salient aspects of soil physics, chemistry, biology, fertility, technology, genesis, morphology, classification and geomorphology.
The longer articles by leading authorities from around the world are being supplemented by ca 430 definitions of common terms in soil sciences. It should be emphasized though that the volume is not a dictionary but represents a enyclopedia of knowledge.
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