Aimed at taking the mystery out of soil science, Soils: Principles, Properties and Managementis a text for undergraduate/graduate students who study soil as a natural resource. Written in a reader-friendly style, with a host of examples, figures and tables, the book leads the reader from the basics of soil science through to complex situations, covering such topics as:the origin, development and classification of soilphysical, chemical and biological properties of soilwater and nutrient managementmanagement of problem soils, wetland soils and forest soilssoil degradationFurther, the ecological and agrological functions of soil are emphasized in the context of food security, biodiversity and climate change. The interactions between the environment and soil management are highlighted. Soil is viewed as an ecosystem itself and as a part of larger terrestrial ecosystems. | Soils by Khan Towhid Osman, Paperback | Indigo Chapters