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Elements of the Nature and Properties of Soils: International Edition Paperback – 14 August 2009

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With an emphasis on the fundamentals, this book explores the important world of soils and the principles that can be used to minimize the degradation and destruction of one of our most important natural resources. Fully updated in this edition, it includes the latest information on soil colloids; nutrient cycles and soil fertility; and soils and chemical pollution. This edition is filled with hundreds of new figures and photos and continues to use examples from many fields, including agriculture, forestry, and natural resources. Taking an ecological approach, it emphasizes how the soil system is interconnected and the principles behind each soil concept. Updated information in this edition includes:

  • Engineering properties of soils
  • Expanded treatment of soil quality, soil degradation and soil resilience
  • A new section on septic tank drain fields
  • Expanded section on irrigation management
  • A new section on wetlands and their poorly aerated soils

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 14 August 2009
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 3rd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 624 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0138002819
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0138002817
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 kg
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21 x 2.3 x 27.4 cm
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    Great quality. It was the international edition but had more information than the Canadian format!
  • Rachel Amazon
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    I literally owe my first class degree to this book along with Ellis and Mellor's. If you study soil and you don't have this book yet, get it!Soils and Environment (Routledge Physical Environment)
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    I erased my old review to rewrite it but I lent out the book so I can thoroughly review it now. But this book has everything you could want to know as an introduction to the physical and chemical properties of soils, with soil formation and classification. I'll rewrite this review later on but this book is so amazing that I think everyone should read it.
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    Very good and useful text for my soil's class at the University of Guelph
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    5.0 out of 5 stars It is easy to read and has lovely pictures to help explain ...
    Reviewed in the United States on 13 October 2016
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    I am using this textbook for my Soils class. It is easy to read and has lovely pictures to help explain topics. I haven't used it as much as I should for the class, but it is helpful when I do. Which probably means I should probably read it some more... :)
    I ordered this book in loose-leaf form and it works perfectly. I have it in a binder with my lab manual. Don't be afraid to save money!