Soils: Genesis and GeomorphologySoils: Genesis and Geomorphology is a comprehensive and accessible textbook on all aspects of soils. The book's introductory chapters on soil morphology, physics, mineralogy and organisms prepare the reader for the more advanced and thorough treatment that follows. Theory and processes of soil genesis and geomorphology form the backbone of the book, rather than the emphasis on soil classification that permeates other less imaginative soils textbooks. This refreshingly readable text takes a truly global perspective, with many examples from around the world sprinkled throughout. Replete with hundreds of high quality figures and a large glossary, this book will be invaluable for anyone studying soils, landforms and landscape change. Soils: Genesis and Geomorphology is an ideal textbook for mid- to upper-level undergraduate and graduate level courses in soils, pedology and geomorphology. It will also be an invaluable reference text for researchers. |
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
soil morphology | 12 |
soil horizonation | 34 |
soil mineralogy | 54 |
soil physics | 82 |
3 | 94 |
soil organisms | 96 |
Soil classification mapping and maps | 112 |
Phillips deterministic chaos | 339 |
Soil genesis and profile differentiation | 348 |
Soil geomorphology and hydrology | 465 |
Soil development and surface exposure | 547 |
Soils paleosols and paleoenvironmental | 619 |
Conclusions and Perspectives | 653 |
66 | 660 |
52 | 669 |
Common terms and phrases
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