Soil Management - 9780340807118

Taylor & Francis

Soil ManagementProblems and Solutions\nAuthor(s): Michael A Fullen, John A Catt\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Hodder Arnold\nISBN-13: 9780340807118, 978-0340807118\nSynopsis\nThe soil is a fundamental constituent of the Earth's system, maintaining a careful state of equilibrium within the biosphere. However, this natural balance is being increasingly disturbed by a variety of anthropogenic and natural processes, leading to the degradation of many soil environments. Soil Management provides a comprehensive and authoritative introduction to the many problems, challenges and potential solutions facing soil management in the twenty-first century. Covering a range of topics, including erosion, desertification, salinization, soil structure, carbon sequestration, acidification and chemical pollution, the book also develops a prognosis for the future of soil management in the face of growing populations and global warming. Written with the .