Soil Science

‘This innovative way of compiling seminal papers in soil science provides a very useful retrospective as soil science moves into the 21st century.’ Pedro A. Sanchez, The Earth Institute at Columbia University, USA

‘The Editors are to be congratulated in presenting this compendium of some of the classic papers in Soil Science and making them available in the four volumes. They will be of particular assistance to those who are beginning their careers in the subject.’ Stephen Nortcliff, Secretary General, International Union of Soil Sciences, and Professor, Department of Soil Science, University of Reading, UK

‘The strength of this set of volumes lies in the fact that it covers a large number of seminal papers from the entire range of sub-disciplines of soil science. This makes it an inspiring set for both the beginning and more experienced soil scientists and a worthwhile resource for teaching basic soil science concepts to the new generation who will add their own contributions.’ Marthijn Sonneveld, Geoderma

Alfred E. Hartemink is a soil scientist and Head of the World Soil Museum at ISRIC - World Soil Information, Wageningen, The Netherlands, and Deputy Secretary General of the International Union of Soil Sciences. Alex. B. McBratney is Pro-Dean and Professor of Soil Science in the Faculty of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, The University of Sydney, Australia. Robert E. White is an Emeritus Professor of Soil Science in the Department of Resource Management and Geography, School of Land and Environment, The University of Melbourne, Australia. Editorial Advisory Board: M. Bierkens (Utrecht University, The Netherlands) B. Minasny (The University of Sydney, Australia) P. Smith (University of Aberdeen, UK) C. Walter (UMR INRA/Agrocampus Rennes Sol, France) B. Yaron (Weizmann Institute of Science , Rehovot, Israel)