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Soils: Genesis and Geomorphology
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Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
Author: Randall J. Schaetzl
Binding: Hardcover
Publication Date: 2005-06-20
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Label: Cambridge University Press
Number Of Pages: 832
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Editorial Review:
This comprehensive work on all aspects of soils includes introductory chapters on soil morphology, physics, mineralogy and organisms in anticipation of the more advanced analysis of the subject that follows. Replete with hundreds of high-quality figures and a large glossary, its global perspective makes it an invaluable text for anyone studying soils, landforms and landscape change in middle to upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses.
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High Bulk Density  2008-10-28
This is a useful first-edition textbook in a field that has long lacked an adequate reference. The subject is soil development relative to geology and landform. A background in mineralogy and soil science is helpful but not critical.
The subject matter is dense, yet the writing is clear and engaging and the sequence of topics meaningful. The numerous tables help summarize information that could otherwise be cumbersome to organize mentally; the diagrams and graphs effectively illustrate key concepts; and sidebars enliven the basic text with interesting examples. It's true there are no color plates but I didn't find that a glaring omission.
Although I am sure there are shortcomings, the authors seem to do a very good job of maintaining a global perspective. They are not bound to any particular school of analysis or taxonomic classification system. They also present the development of this fairly young science and the important work of its pioneers. Despite being a dry subject to non-specialists, soil science appears to be populated by colorful characters and it's nice to have some of that come out in a textbook. The authors don't shy away from the controversies that have beset the field of pedogenesis and geomorphology.
I did find some topics given short shrift -- wetland formation and classification, some historical topics like the peneplain concept, the use of advanced technologies (GIS, remote sensing), landscape analysis. And for my purposes the index was less helpful than the table of contents in returning to topics of interest. The hardcover binding is rather cheap so handle carefully.
This is a much-needed reference for a fascinating topic, one that deserves wide distribution and future editions.
High Bulk Density 2008-10-28
This is a laudable first edition textbook in a field that has gone for some time without a satisfying reference. The subject matter is the science of how soils form in relation to geology and landform.
The subject matter is extremely dense but clearly and engagingly presented, and in a meaningful sequence. A background in soil science and mineralogy is helpful but not critical. Especially welcome are the tables that compile information and the graphs and diagrams that illustrate key concepts. There are no color plates as in other soils textbooks but I did not find this a glaring omission.
Although I am sure there are some weaknesses or omissions, I did appreciate the global perspective -- the authors are not bound to any one school of interpretation or classification system. The book is also very successful in providing the history of how this field of study developed and in depicting the contributions (and personalities) of the scientists who founded pedogenesis and geomorphorphology. However dry soil science may appear to non-specialists, it appears to be populated by colorful characters so it is nice to get a sense of that in a textbook.
A couple of topics are given short shrift in my opinion -- such as wetland formation and classification, the peneplain concept, and the utilization of advanced technologies (GIS, remote sensing) to advance analysis and landscape-scale applications. I also found the index inadequate in searching for topics of interest, having better luck with the table of contents.
This is an auspicious start for a much-needed reference that I hope will see future editions.
A long time coming!  2007-07-11
This book was begging to be written for the longest time. Thank goodness Randy went ahead and did it. The book fills a void in soil science by linking soil formation and geomorphology, an obvious connection. It is well-written in terms of organization and style. I can tell that Randy certainly enjoys studying soils, as his enthusiasm pours off the pages. Not only that, but he and his co-author clearly have the knowledge and background to put forth such a work.
I recommend this book for anyone interested in soils, but especially for a college-level text book for any soils-related course.
Very good resource for geographers 2007-01-17
The subject matter is geared toward providing an understanding of soils and landforms from an earth systems perspective rather than agronomy. I'd buy this title over P. Birkeland's work, though I have both. Extensive bibliography.
Downside: given the technology now available for reproducing clear b/w photos, students and researchers deserve better. Don't soils have color as well?!
Great review 2006-11-10
Book was delivered fast and I found it a good quality product. Would recommend purchasing from them again.
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