Soils in the Australian Landscape

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Ann Young (University of Wollongong, Australia) Robert Young (University of Wollongong, Australia)

Soils in the Australian Landscape

Ann Young (University of Wollongong, Australia), Robert Young (University of Wollongong, Australia)

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Oxford University Press
01 March 2002

Mathematics & Sciences; Soil science, sedimentology; Physical geography & topography

Soils are more than just dirt; they are precious and often fragile resources, whose character and use has influenced the sustainability of human settlement throughout history. Soils in the Australian Landscape provides a comprehensive and clearly explained discussion of Australian soils, with a focus on landform development of the continent, and to the land uses across it. Soils are the skin of landforms, and the book begins by reviewing the broad patterns and evolution of landforms in Australia.

The distinctive landform and climatic history of Australia-together with the great age of most of the land surface-explains much of the variety of soils in Australia. This variety is described using the Australian Soil Classification, now adopted by all Australian governmental authorities.

Special attention is given to regolith, paleosols, and indurated soils such as laterites and other duricrusts.

Other topics covered include: the processes and factors that form soils, and cause variations between them; how human activity has a profound influence on soils; the management of land for agriculture, forestry, pastoralism, and urban uses; fertility, land degradation, salinisation, and contamination of soils. While its focus is primarily on Australia Soils in the Australian Landscape, also explains processes and classification systems that are applicable world-wide, adopting a broad, interdisciplinary approach towards its subject.

Founded on clear and detailed explanations of technical material, this book will be a valuable resource for all undergraduate students of geography, geoscience, environmental engineering, and agricultural, soil, and environmental sciences, as well as practising conservationists, land managers and environmental engineers.

By: Ann Young (University of Wollongong Australia), Robert Young (University of Wollongong, Australia)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 245mm, Width: 171mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9780195515503
ISBN 10: 0195515501
Publication Date: 01 March 2002
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Soils in the Australian Landscape

[T]his book brings a fresh perspective to the study of Australian soils and contains some novel insights. ... I enjoyed reading this book and would certainly recommend it to students ... --Vadose Zone Journal The authors did a marvelous and complete job of introducing the physiography of Australia...The book provides more information and explanation of the new Australian soil classification system. The authors did an excellent job of connecting this classification scheme to the landforms...I highly recommend this book for the soil and geomorphology professional. --Soil Science [T]his book brings a fresh perspective to the study of Australian soils and contains some novel insights. ... I enjoyed reading this book and would certainly recommend it to students ... --Vadose Zone Journal The authors did a marvelous and complete job of introducing the physiography of Australia...The book provides more information and explanation of the new Australian soil classification system. The authors did an excellent job of connecting this classification scheme to the landforms...I highly recommend this book for the soil and geomorphology professional. --Soil Science [T]his book brings a fresh perspective to the study of Australian soils and contains some novel insights. ... I enjoyed reading this book and would certainly recommend it to students ... --Vadose Zone Journal The authors did a marvelous and complete job of introducing the physiography of Australia...The book provides more information and explanation of the new Australian soil classification system. The authors did an excellent job of connecting this classification scheme to the landforms...I highly recommend this book for the soil and geomorphology professional. --Soil Science [T]his book brings a fresh perspective to the study of Australian soils and contains some novel insights. ... I enjoyed reading this book and would certainly recommend it to students ... --Vadose Zone Journal The authors did a marvelous and complete job of introducing the physiography of Australia...The book provides more information and explanation of the new Australian soil classification system. The authors did an excellent job of connecting this classification scheme to the landforms...I highlyrecommend this book for the soil and geomorphology professional. --Soil Science T his book brings a fresh perspective to the study of Australian soils and contains some novel insights. ... I enjoyed reading this book and would certainly recommend it to students ... --Vadose Zone Journal The authors did a marvelous and complete job of introducing the physiography of Australia...The book provides more information and explanation of the new Australian soil classification system. The authors did an excellent job of connecting this classification scheme to the landforms...I highlyrecommend this book for the soil and geomorphology professional. --Soil Science