Soils of the World
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| Verlag | Springer |
| Auflage | 2022 |
| Seiten | 256 |
| Format | 21,2 x 2,1 x 28,8 cm |
| Gewicht | 895 g |
| Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
| ISBN-10 | 3540304606 |
| EAN | 9783540304609 |
| Bestell-Nr | 54030460A |
This book describes and comprehensively illustrates the soils of the world in accordance with the worldwide WRB classification. The structure of the book follows the ecozone concept. For every ecozone, location, climate and vegetation as well as soil formation and distribution are presented. All soils representative of the corresponding ecozone are then described in detail: definition, properties, distribution, use, classification, genesis. Over 260 photographs illustrate soil profiles, soil details and landscapes. Instructive maps and graphs help understand soil properties and soil-forming processes and make the publication an excellent reference book about the world's soils.
Inhaltsverzeichnis:
1 Introduction.- 2 Polar-Subpolar Zone (Tundra Zone).- 3 Boreal Zone (Taiga Zone).- 4 Humid Mid-Latitudes.- 5 Dry Mid-Latitudes.- 6 Subtropics with Winter Rain.- 7 Subtropics with Year-Round rain.- 8 Dry Tropics and Subtropics.- 9 Tropics with Summer Rain.- 10 Tropics with Year-Round Rain.- 11 Mountain Soils.- 12 Ubiquitous Soils
Rezension:
"By any standard, Soils of the World is a superb volume. ... With increasing global change, the natural system of soil types will become more and more determined by anthropogenic forces, requiring greater flexibility in understanding and classification. The authors can be proud of having created such an inclusive and systematic survey, while retaining an appreciation (in their own words) of the essential 'beauty and importance of this precious natural resource'." (Matthew Canti, Archaeological Prospection, January 24, 2023)
