Soil Chemistry, 3rd Edition

Soil Chemistry, 3rd Edition

Soil Chemistry, 3rd Edition
By Hinrich L. Bohn, Brian L. McNeal, George A. O'Connor

Publisher: Wiley
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: 2001-05-30
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0471363391
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780471363392
Binding: Hardcover

Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the basics of soil chemistry

Although only a meter in depth over the earth's surface, soil is key to sustaining life-affecting air and water quality, the growth of plants and crops, and the health of the entire planet. The complex interplay among organic and inorganic solids, air, water, microorganisms, and plant roots in soil is the subject of Soil Chemistry, a reference pivotal to understanding soil processes and problems.

Thoroughly reorganized for ease of use, this updated Third Edition of Soil Chemistry summarizes the important research and fundamental knowledge in the field in a single, readily usable text, including:

Soil-ion interactions
Biogeological cycles and pollution
Water and soil solutions
Oxidation and reduction
Inorganic solid phase and organic matter in soil
Weathering and soil development
Cation retention (exchange)
Anion and molecular retention
Acid and salt-affected soils
New to the Third Edition is an enhanced emphasis on soil solution chemistry and expanded coverage of phosphate chemistry and the chemical principles of the aqueous phase. At the same time, the book has retained the clear examination of the fundamentals of the science of soil that has distinguished earlier editions. Complete with SI units and end-of-chapter study questions, Soil Chemistry is an excellent introductory resource for students studying this crucial topic.

Summary: Short and simple
Rating: 4

This one of the best books available for understanding the basics of soil chemistry. IF you are a novice or having to take a course go for it because it covers most of the aspect of soil chemistry in a very simple language.

One drawback I could think of is that there are no example problems in any chapter, though the exercises ask you some challenging problems to solve.

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