Elements of the Nature and Properties of Soils - Brossura

Brady, Nyle C.; Weil, Ray R.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0135014336 ISBN 13: 9780135014332

Casa editrice: Pearson College Div, 2009

Riassunto

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

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Pearson College Div
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0135014336
• ISBN 13: 9780135014332
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 614