Rev. ed. of: Soils in our environment / Raymond W. Miller, Duane T. Gardiner. 9th ed. c2001. Includes glossary.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Soil composition and importance -- Soil physical properties -- Soil water properties -- Soil chemical properties -- Organisms and their residues -- Soil formation and morphology -- Soil taxonomy -- Acidic soils -- Salt-affected soils -- Plant nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium -- Calcium, magnesium, sulfur, and micronutrients -- Soil fertility management -- Tillage systems and alternatives -- Soil erosion -- Water resources and irrigation -- Wetlands and land drainage -- Pollution of soil, water, and air -- Toward environmental integrity -- Soil surveys and land-use planning -- Greenhouse soils and soiless culture -- Appendices.