The Nature and Properties of Soils

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For eighty years, this text has provided a complete and reliable introduction to soil science, appealing to both students and professionals. It serves as a core textbook for college courses and a comprehensive reference for soil scientists, recognized as an authoritative source for the latest information in the field. The Thirteenth Edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded, addressing critical topics essential for the future of soils in natural resource sciences. Key areas of new coverage include wetlands, septic drain fields, salt-affected soils, bioremediation, soil ecology, nutrient and irrigation management, soil hydrology, and advancements in Soil Taxonomy. This edition offers significant expansions on various topics, including the pedosphere concept, subaqueous soils, ethnopedology, x-ray diffraction, non-silicate colloids, nuclear contamination, and effective cation exchange capacity. It also delves into human-influenced acidity, calcium and magnesium dynamics in soils, irrigation water quality, and soil food web ecology, among others. Additionally, a companion website is available, providing unique opportunities for further study.