An Introduction to Soils for Environmental Professionals
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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 particul
Table of Contents
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
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Biography
Winegardner, Duane L.