Essential Soil Science

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This textbook is aimed at the majority of students, who need toquickly acquire a concise overview of soil science. Many currentsoil science textbooks still cater for a traditional student marketwhere students embark on three years study in a narrow discipline.The growth in modular degree schemes has meant that soil science isnow often taught as self-standing unit as part of broad baseddegree program. Students pursuing this type of course areincreasingly reluctant to purchase expensive textbooks that are toodetailed and often assume a scientific background. For those optingto specialise in soil science there are a variety of good textbooksto choose from. This short informative guide, will be particularlyuseful for students who do not possess a traditional scientificbackground, such as those studying geography, environment science,ecology and agriculture. * * Only textbook to cater for introductory courses in soilscience. * Provides an affordable concise overview of soil science. * Learning exercises and chapter summaries enhanceusability. * Annotated suggestions for further reading. * Based on proven and successful modular course structure. * Emphasis on readability and interactive learning. * No scientific background assumed.

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Mark Ashman

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Agriculture Bodenkunde, Geoarchäologie Crops Earth Science Special Topics Earth Sciences Feldfrüchte Geowissenschaften Landwirtschaft Soil Science & Geoarchaeology Spezialthemen Geowissenschaften

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"...It is rare that texts are found combining ease of understandingwith a solid scientific foundation. The subtitle of this text 'aclear and concise introduction to soil science' does indeed sum upthis book. Its clarity of production and focus on key aspects ofscience and human interaction make it a great guide for thebeginner and a 'must-buy' for the library." British EcologicalSociety, Teaching Ecology Group Newsletter "I can wholeheartedly recommend this book to students whosecourse includes a module of soil science, and indeed recommend itto students on soil science degrees as a general introduction or alast minute revision guide." John S. Conway, Royal AgriculturalCollege, Cirencester
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