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Elements of the Nature and Properties of Soils (2-downloads)

By (author) Nyle Brady (Late), Professor Emeritus, By (author) Nyle Brady, Emeritus Professor, By (author) Raymond Weil, By (author) Ray Weil





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This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. With an emphasis on the fundamentals, this book explores the important world of soils and the principles that can be used to minimize the degradation and destruction of one of our most important natural resources. Fully updated in this edition, it includes the latest information on soil colloids; nutrient cycles and soil fertility; and soils and chemical pollution. This edition is filled with hundreds of new figures and photos and continues to use examples from many fields, including agriculture, forestry, and natural resources. Taking an ecological approach, it emphasizes how the soil system is interconnected and the principles behind each soil concept. Updated information in this edition includes:   Engineering properties of soils Expanded treatment of soil quality, soil degradation and soil resilience A new section on septic tank drain fields Expanded section on irrigation management A new section on wetlands and their poorly aerated soils

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Normally shipped | Enquiries only
Publisher | Pearson Education (US)
Published date | 7 Sep 2016
Language |
Format | Digital download
Pages | 768
Dimensions | 0 x 0 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 1g
ISBN | 978-0-1344-5408-5
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BISAC | technology / engineering / civil


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