This book educates readers about the central role that soils must play in helping to secure the best possible future for this planet and its human occupants. It provides an expert analysis of challenges faced by humankind and their implications for the availability and sustainability of soils worldwide. The book emphasizes cultural, historical, philosophical, and ethical approaches to understanding soil resources. Chapters cover climate change, diminishing plant nutrients and soil loss; religious views of soil; cultural ...
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This book educates readers about the central role that soils must play in helping to secure the best possible future for this planet and its human occupants. It provides an expert analysis of challenges faced by humankind and their implications for the availability and sustainability of soils worldwide. The book emphasizes cultural, historical, philosophical, and ethical approaches to understanding soil resources. Chapters cover climate change, diminishing plant nutrients and soil loss; religious views of soil; cultural/historical views and uses of soil; and non-agricultural uses of soils.
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