Soil

The book brings a complete review on soil science; it is unique in its form accessible to readers without knowledge of natural sciences

It offers information on the role of soils in environment

It instructs the citizen what he can do to prevent the destruction of soils and how to keep soils´ optimal functions

Autorentext

Prof. Miroslav Kutílek is Prof. Emeritus from the Czech Technical University (Prague, Czech Republic). He is an internationally recognized expert in soil science, physics and hydrology. He published many books and papers and played a key role in the development of hydropedology.

Prof. Donald R. Nielsen is Prof. Emeritus at the University of California (Davis, CA, USA). He is an international expert on soil physics, soil water movement and flow through porous media. He has been and still is a major key player in the field.

Both authors have made soil sciences evolved a lot in the last 50 years and have been source of inspiration for all soil scientists. They are both Honorary Members of the International Union of Soil Science.

Inhalt

Omnipresent soil.- How I earned my first crown and dollar.- Soil is the skin of the planet Earth.- The smallest zoo and botanical garden.- The birth of soils.-Crumbling of soils.- Soils as the skyscrapers.- Soil is never without water.- How water flows in soil.- Soil regulates circulation of water on the planet Earth.- How the plants nourish themselves.- Soil reveals its true character.- Dear Soil, what is your name?.- Illness and death of soils.- Index.