Major Soil Groups Of The World: Ecology, Genesis, Properties And Classification (Hb 2013) Hardcover

This richly illustrated book provides a comprehensive overview of the main soil types on Earth. It follows the "progressive descent of weathering fronts" model, widely accepted and used by leading international scientists, to organize the observations and offer a cohesive understanding of soil differentiation. Each section includes introductory summaries of the physicochemical and mineralogical principles needed to grasp the content. The book uses both of the most commonly employed classifications—Soil Taxonomy and the World Reference Base—throughout. Designed as a reference manual for undergraduate and graduate students, it is also valuable for professionals and researchers in related fields such as geology, pedology, agronomy, land-use planning, and forestry, as well as anyone interested in environmental protection.