Soils : genesis and geomorphology / Randall Schaetzl, and Michael L. Thompson,

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TextLanguage: English Publication details: New York: Cambridge University Press, 2015.Edition: Second editionDescription: xx, 778 pages : illustrations ; 26 cmISBN:

9781107016934 (hardback)
1107016932 (hardback)

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DDC classification:

631.4 23 SCH

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TEC003060

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Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction; 2. Basic concepts: soil morphology; 3. Basic concepts: soil horizonation... the alphabet of soils; 4. Basic concepts: soil mineralogy; 5. Basic concepts: soil chemistry; 6. Basic concepts: soil physics; 7. Basic concepts: soil organisms; 8. Soil classification and mapping; 9. Weathering; 10. Soil parent materials; 11. Pedoturbation; 12. Models and concepts of soil formation; 13. Soil genesis and profile differentiation; : 14. Soil geomorphology and hydrology; 15. Soil development and surface exposure dating; 16. Soils, paleosols, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction; 17. Conclusions. Part I. The Building Blocks of Soils: Part II. Soil Genesis: From Parent Material to Soil: Part III. Soil Geomorphology

Summary: "In its first edition, Soils established itself as the leading textbook in the fields of pedology and soil geomorphology. Expanded and fully updated, this second edition maintains its highly organized and readable style. Suitable as a textbook and a research-grade reference, the book's introductory chapters in soil morphology, mineralogy, chemistry, physics, and organisms prepare the reader for the more advanced treatment that follows. Unlike its competitors, this textbook devotes considerable space to discussions of soil parent materials and soil mixing, along with dating and paleoenvironmental reconstruction techniques applicable to soils. Although introductions to widely used soil classification systems are included, theory and processes of soil genesis and geomorphology form the backbone of the book. Replete with more than 550 high-quality figures and photos and a detailed glossary, this book will be invaluable for anyone studying soils, landforms, and landscape change anywhere on the globe"--

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
General Books	CUTN Central Library Medicine, Technology & Management	Non-fiction	631.4 SCH (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		37787

"In its first edition, Soils established itself as the leading textbook in the fields of pedology and soil geomorphology. Expanded and fully updated, this second edition maintains its highly organized and readable style. Suitable as a textbook and a research-grade reference, the book's introductory chapters in soil morphology, mineralogy, chemistry, physics, and organisms prepare the reader for the more advanced treatment that follows. Unlike its competitors, this textbook devotes considerable space to discussions of soil parent materials and soil mixing, along with dating and paleoenvironmental reconstruction techniques applicable to soils. Although introductions to widely used soil classification systems are included, theory and processes of soil genesis and geomorphology form the backbone of the book. Replete with more than 550 high-quality figures and photos and a detailed glossary, this book will be invaluable for anyone studying soils, landforms, and landscape change anywhere on the globe"--

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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