Essential Soil Science, 1st Edition, 9780632048854
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Soil science simplified: a concise, accessible guide for every student.

Essential Soil Science, 1st Edition

a clear and concise introduction to soil science

$140.88

  • Paperback

    208 pages

  • Release Date

    6 July 2008

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Summary

Soil Science Essentials: A Concise Guide

This textbook is aimed at students who need a concise overview of soil science quickly. Many current soil science textbooks cater for a traditional student market where students embark on three years of study in a narrow discipline. The growth in modular degree schemes has meant that soil science is now often taught as a self-standing unit as part of a broad-based degree program. Students pursuing this type of course are increasingly reluctan…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780632048854
ISBN-10:0632048859
Author:Mark Ashman, Geeta Puri
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:Wiley-Blackwell
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:208
Edition:1st
Release Date:6 July 2008
Weight:340g
Dimensions:246mm x 170mm x 13mm
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Critics Review

”…It is rare that texts are found combining ease of understanding with a solid scientific foundation. The subtitle of this text ‘a clear and concise introduction to soil science’ does indeed sum up this book. Its clarity of production and focus on key aspects of science and human interaction make it a great guide for the beginner and a ‘must-buy’ for the library.” British Ecological Society, Teaching Ecology Group Newsletter

“I can wholeheartedly recommend this book to students whose course includes a module of soil science, and indeed recommend it to students on soil science degrees as a general introduction or a last minute revision guide.” John S. Conway, Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester

About The Author

Mark Ashman

Mark Ashman is the author of Essential Soil Science: A Clear and Concise Introduction to Soil Science, published by Wiley.

Geeta Puri is the author of Essential Soil Science: A Clear and Concise Introduction to Soil Science, published by Wiley.

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