An Introduction to Soils for Environmental Professionals

ISBN-13: 9780367448851 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 288 str.

Duane L. Winegardner

Opis

An Introduction to Soils for Environmental Professionals assembles and presents the basic principles of each of the major soil science fields. It introduces fundamental concepts and shows the interrelationships between the various branches of soil science - from mineralogy to soil physics. Each chapter was reviewed by a professional in the particular field, and expert contributions were made throughout the text.

Spis treści

The Fundamental Concept of Soil
Classification Systems
Soil Mineralogy
Soil Mechanics
Soil Physics
Soil Chemistry
Microbiology
Sampling Techniques
Selection of Analytical Procedures
Agricultural Considerations
Management, Presentation, and Interpretation of Soil Data
Case Histories and Applications
Appendices: Field Methods for Soil Classification According to the USCS System; Glossary of Soil Terms
Bibliography
Index

O autorze

Winegardner, Duane L.