Riccardo Scalenghe Edited by Giacomo CertiniCambridge University Press, 10/12/2006EAN 9780521851732, ISBN10: 0521851734Hardcover, 330 pages, 24.7 x 18 x 2.1 cmLanguage: EnglishThis book was born as an international tribute to Fiorenzo C. Ugolini, an outstanding soil scientist, now retired from university teaching and research. It is a synthesis of the knowledge of soils, their genesis, functions and management, and includes contributions from leading soil scientists. It provides the basic concepts as well as data and practical examples from across the discipline. The book also discusses the increasingly important role of soils in enabling the preservation of life and contains a rare attempt to cross-harmonize the Soil Groups of the World Reference Base of Soil Resources with the Orders of the Soil Taxonomy. It also considers the possible existence of extraterrestrial soils based on the findings from the last space missions. This volume will be a valuable resource for researchers and students of soil science, soil conservation, geography and landscape ecology.1. Concepts of soils Richard W. Arnold2. Pedogenic processes and pathways of horizon differentiation Stanley W. Buol3. Soil phasesthe inorganic solid phase G. Jock Churchman4. Soil phasesthe organic solid phase Claire Chenu5. Soil phasesthe liquid phase Randy A. Dahlgren6. Soil phasesthe gaseous phase Andrey V. Smagin7. Soil phasesthe living phase Oliver Dilly, Eva-Maria Pfeiffer and Ulrich Irmler8. The State Factor theory of soil formation Ronald Amundson9. Factors of soil formationparent material M. Jeff Wilson10. Factors of soil formationclimate as exemplified by volcanic ash soils Sadao Shoji, Masami Nanzyo and Tadashi Takahashi11. Factors of soil formationtopography Robert C. Graham12. Factors of soil formationbiota Francoise Courchesne13. Factors of soil formationtime Ewart A. FitzPatrick14. Soil formation on Earth and beyondthe role of additional soil forming factors Giacomo Certini and Riccardo Scalenghe15. Soil functions and land use Johan Bouma16. Physical degradation of soils Michael J. Singer17. Chemical degradation of soils Peter Blaser18. The future of soil research Anthony C. Edwards.'... this book covers a wide range of topics, contains useful and contemporary information for students and educators as well as for soil scientists.' Il Suolo 'This book is written with the upper level undergraduate students, graduate students, and the teaching staff in mind and should be of value to those working in the areas of soil and water conservation, pedology, geology, geography, geomorphology and landscape ecology.' Soil Science Society of America Journal 'As a student text, this book will be most useful for those final year undergraduate students who have had at least an introduction to the subject ... Novices are likely to find the concise summary of each field most helpful in itself and a gateway into the literature. The chapters are well-referenced and up to date.' European Journal of Soil Science
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