Nature and Properties of Soils, The, Pearson New International Edition, 14th edition
Published by Pearson (July 29, 2013) © 2013
- Nyle C. Brady Late, Cornell University
- Raymond R. Weil University of Maryland
- A print text (hardcover or paperback)
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For Introduction to Soils or Fundamentals of Soil Science courses. Also for courses in Soil Fertility, Forest Soils, Soil Management, Land Resources, Earth Science, and Soil Geography.
Developed for Introduction to Soils or Soil Science courses, The Nature and Properties of Soils, 14e can be used in courses such as Soil Fertility, Land Resources, Earth Science and Soil Geography. Now in its 14th edition, this text is designed to help make students study of soils a fascinating and intellectually satisfying experience. Written for both majors and non-majors, this text highlights the many interactions between the soil and other components of forest, range, agricultural, wetland and constructed ecosystems.
New section on septic tank drain fields
- An environmental application of soil science of major importance
Expanded and totally revised section on irrigation management
- An important topic for students interested in irrigation in the Western US
Updated section on engineering properties of soils
- Includes consistence, consistency, soil strength and sudden failure in cohesive and non-cohesive soils
Text is organized with several cross referencing chapters
- Allows instructors flexibility when teaching the course
Special topics are treated in boxes
- Instructors can use the boxes to highlight topics that are covered in their classroom structure
Study questions have been added to the end of each chapter to help students think and review the topics and their interactions
- 10 to 15 questions per chapter
The number of color plates have been doubled
- 35 high quality images illustrating nutrient deficiencies, soil landscapes and soil management practices
Topic discussions have been updated
- Textual and visual material has been updated to ensure students have the most up-to-date information
New study questions and problems added
- Questions are drawn from topics such as exosphere concept, sub aqueous soils, geography, soils and human health.
New and expanded discussion of ORGANIC FARMING (Chapter 20) and expanded explanations of principles and practices relevant to organic agriculture (through out).
New detailed discussion of soil quality concepts and assessment (including worked problems) and solutions for enhancing productivity and sustainability of resource poor farmers of the tropics - Chapter 20
Glossary
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1 The Soils Around Us  Â2 Formation of Soils from Parent Materials
3Â Soil Classification Â
4 Soil Architecture and Physical Properties  Â
5Â Soil Water: Characteristics and Behavior Â
6 Soil and the Hydrologic Cycle  Â
7 Soil Aeration and Temperature Â
8Â Soil Colloids: Seat of Soil Chemical and Physical Activity
9 Soil Acidity  Â
10 Soils of Dry Regions: Alkalinity, Salinity, and Sodicity  Â
11Â Organisms and Ecology of the Soil
12Â Soil Organic Matter Â
13 Nitrogen and Sulfur Economy of Soils Â
14Â Soil Phosphorus and Potassium Â
15 Micronutrients and Other Trace Elements  Â
16Â Practical Nutrient Management
17Â Soil Erosion and Its Control Â
18Â Soils and Chemical Pollution Â
19Â Geographic Soils Information
20Â Prospects for Global Soil Quality Â
Appendix A Soil Classification: World Resource Base; Autralian and Canadian Systems  Â
Appendix B SI Units, Conversion Factors, Periodic Table of the Elements and Scentific Names of Plants Mentioned Â
Index
Dr. Raymond Weil, Professor, University of Maryland College Park
B.S. in Crop Science from Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, 1970. M.S. in Soil Science from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 1973.
Ph.D. in Soil Ecology from Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, 1977.
Elected Fellow in 2003 of both the Soil Science Society of America and the American Society of Agronomy.
Weil has been active in soil science research since 1972 and has made many contributions in the areas of nutrient cycling and management, environmental impact of soil management, and assessment of soil quality. His current research is focused on the assessment and improvement of soil quality and organic matter. He has conducted research in several countries outside the United States, including Ethiopia, Chad, Brazil, Honduras, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Tanzania. In addition to his teaching at the University of Maryland, he has conducted many training workshops for such agencies as the USDA, The World Bank, The Rodale Research Institute, and the International Food Policy Center.
Dr. Weil has authored or coauthored more than 100 scientific publications in soil science and related areas.
Dr. Nyle Brady
Dr. Brady has, since 1947, worked in education, research and research administration, focusing on both international and U.S. issues. He is past president of the SSSA and served six years as Editor-in-Chief of the SSSA Proceedings and is Emeritus Professor at Cornell University. He has served in leadership positions with Cornell University, the International Rice Research Institute, USAID, the United Nations Development Programme and the World Bank. He is recognized around the world as author and co-author of eleven editions of the world's most widely used soil science textbook, The Nature and Properties of Soils.
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