White, R. E.  1937- <br/><br/>
Principles and practice of soil science :  the soil as a natural resource / 
Robert E. White. 
 - 4th ed. 
 - Malden, Mass. ;  Oxford :  Blackwell,  2006. 
 - xi, 363 p. :  ill., maps ;  25 cm. 
<br/><br/> Previous ed.: 1997. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Part I.The soil habitat -- 1.Introduction to the soil -- 2.The mineral component of the soil -- 3.Soil organisms and organic matter -- 4.Peds and pores -- Part 2.Processes in the soil environmen t-- 6.Hydrology, soil water and temperature -- 7.Reactions at surfaces -- 8.Soil aeration -- 9.Processes in profile development -- 10.Nutrient cycling -- Part 3.Soil management -- 11.Maintenance of soil productivity -- 12.Fertilizers and pesticides -- 13.Problem soils -- 14.Soil information systems -- 15.Soil quality and sustainable land management. 
<br/><br/> With increased emphasis on the soil as an exploitable natural resource, and considerably expanded sections on sustainable use and management, this text is now tailored to meet current teaching priorities and concerns in soil science. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780632064557 (pbk.) :  £29.99 9780632064557 (Paper) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Soil science.<br/>Farming and Country Life.<br/>Soil science, sedimentology
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>S591  / .W49 2006 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>631.4 WHI