Introduction to Environmental Soil Physics

by Daniel J. Hillel

An abridged, student-oriented edition of Hillel's earlier published Environmental Soil Physics , Introduction to Environmental Soil Physics is a more succinct elucidation of the physical principles and processes governing the behavior of soil and the vital role it plays in both natural and managed ecosystems. The textbook is self-contained and self-explanatory, with numerous illustrations and sample problems. Based on sound fundamental theory, the textbook leads to a practical consideration of soil as a living system in nature and illustrates the influences of human activity upon soil structure and function. Students, as well as other readers, will better understand the importance of soils and the pivotal possition they occupy with respect to careful and knowledgeable conservation.

498 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Daniel Hillel is professor emeritus of environmental studies, University of Massachusetts, and senior research scientist, Center for Climate Systems Research, Columbia University.

Reviews

[Maggie_Gosia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well I didn't read if from cover to cover, who would? It's a textbook and the semester is over.
This does a decent job at being a textbook and not including too much jargon.