Rock Weathering

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Earth Sciences
Cover of the book Rock Weathering by Dorothy Carroll, Springer US
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Dorothy Carroll ISBN: 9781468417944
Publisher: Springer US Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Dorothy Carroll
ISBN: 9781468417944
Publisher: Springer US
Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

Soil science is perhaps one of the oldest practical sciences, having been of concern to man probably from the time he progressed from a strictly preda­ tory life to one in which agriculture became important. In view of the anti­ quity of concern with the subject, it is perhaps surprising that it can be approached from a fresh viewpoint, as is done in this book. Because soil science is an applied science, it is not surprising that the approach is usually descriptive, rather than imaginative. For agriculturalists and other land users, perhaps the most important part of soil science is the description of soils and the capacities of such soils to maintain crops, and this is reflected by the fact that soil science is usually treated ima highly descriptive manner, with soil classification being one of the main efforts. The treatment of the subject from a geological point of view, with considerable emphasis on the evolution of soils and the reasons governing their composition and form, makes this a highly readable book. Books on soil science are timely, with present-day concern with such major problems as the pollution of our environment and the possibility of overreaching our capacity for producing food for an expanding population.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Soil science is perhaps one of the oldest practical sciences, having been of concern to man probably from the time he progressed from a strictly preda­ tory life to one in which agriculture became important. In view of the anti­ quity of concern with the subject, it is perhaps surprising that it can be approached from a fresh viewpoint, as is done in this book. Because soil science is an applied science, it is not surprising that the approach is usually descriptive, rather than imaginative. For agriculturalists and other land users, perhaps the most important part of soil science is the description of soils and the capacities of such soils to maintain crops, and this is reflected by the fact that soil science is usually treated ima highly descriptive manner, with soil classification being one of the main efforts. The treatment of the subject from a geological point of view, with considerable emphasis on the evolution of soils and the reasons governing their composition and form, makes this a highly readable book. Books on soil science are timely, with present-day concern with such major problems as the pollution of our environment and the possibility of overreaching our capacity for producing food for an expanding population.

More books from Springer US

Cover of the book Research Advances in Alcohol and Drug Problems by Dorothy Carroll
Cover of the book Kidney Transplantation: A Guide to the Care of Kidney Transplant Recipients by Dorothy Carroll
Cover of the book The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology by Dorothy Carroll
Cover of the book Altruistic Reveries by Dorothy Carroll
Cover of the book Preimplantation Genetics by Dorothy Carroll
Cover of the book Building Healthy Individuals, Families, and Communities by Dorothy Carroll
Cover of the book Poor Eaters by Dorothy Carroll
Cover of the book Sociologies of Food and Nutrition by Dorothy Carroll
Cover of the book Moonwalk with Your Eyes by Dorothy Carroll
Cover of the book Speech Processing in Embedded Systems by Dorothy Carroll
Cover of the book Sapphire by Dorothy Carroll
Cover of the book Family Diversity and Family Policy: Strengthening Families for America’s Children by Dorothy Carroll
Cover of the book Epidemiology and Community Psychiatry by Dorothy Carroll
Cover of the book Genetics and the Law by Dorothy Carroll
Cover of the book Renal Stone Disease by Dorothy Carroll
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy