Editor-in-Chief:
Daniel Hillel, Dept. of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Description
More than ever before, a compelling need exists for an encyclopedic resource about soil — the rich mix of mineral particles, organic matter,
gases, and soluble compounds that foster both plant and animal growth. Civilization depends more on the soil as human populations continue
to grow and increasing demands are placed upon available resources. The
Encyclopedia of Soils in the Environment is
a comprehensive and integrated consideration of a topic of vital importance to human societies in the past, present, and future.
This
important work encompasses the present knowledge of the world's variegated soils, their origins, properties, classification, and roles
in the biosphere. A team of outstanding, international contributors has written over 250 entries that cover a broad range of issues facing
today's soil scientists, ecologists, and environmental scientists. This four-volume set features thorough articles that survey specific
aspects of soil biology, ecology, chemistry and physics. Rounding out the encyclopedia's excellent coverage, contributions cover cross-disciplinary
subjects, such as the history of soil utilization for agricultural and engineering purposes and soils in relation to the remediation
of pollution and the mitigation of global climate change.
This comprehensive, yet accessible source is a valuable addition to the
library of scientists, researchers, students, and policy makers involved in soil science, ecology, and environmental science.
Also
available online via ScienceDirect – featuring extensive browsing, searching, and internal cross-referencing between articles in the
work, plus dynamic linking to journal articles and abstract databases, making navigation flexible and easy. For more information, pricing
options and availability visit www.info.sciencedirect.com.
Audience:
Researchers, scientists, & professionals in the soil sciences, earth sciences, agronomy, and ecology
