An evolving, living organic/inorganic covering, soil is in dynamic equilibrium with the atmosphere above, the biosphere within, and the geology below. It acts as an anchor for roots, a purveyor of wat
The second edition of this comprehensive reference is published in two volumes, of which this is the first. (The second, sold separately, focuses on resource management and environmental impacts). Thi
The second edition of this comprehensive reference is published in two volumes, of which this is the second. (The first, sold separately, focuses on properties and processes.) Intended for students an