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OverviewThe Soils of Italy is the first comprehensive book on Italian pedology in seventy years. Taking advantage of the authors’ large experience and of the most up-to-date information and technology, this book treats the main soil types of Italy, their diffusion, their functions, ecological use, and the threats to which they are subjected during centuries of intensive management. It also deals with future scenarios of the relationships between soil science and other disciplines, such as urban development, medicine, economics, sociology, and archaeology. The description of the soils is accompanied by a complete set of data, pictures and maps, including benchmark profiles. Factors of soil formation are also treated, making use of new, unpublished data and elaborations. The book also includes a history of pedological research in Italy, spanning over a century. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Edoardo A.C. Costantini , Carmelo DazziPublisher: Springer Imprint: Springer Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2013 Dimensions: Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 8.942kg ISBN: 9789402405361ISBN 10: 9402405364 Pages: 354 Publication Date: 23 August 2016 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Research in pedology: an historical perspective.- Climate.- Geology and geomorphology.- Vegetation and land use.- Time as a soil-forming factor in Italy.- Pedodiversity.- Soil function and ecological services.- Soil threats.- Soil management.- Soils, humans and industry.- Future soil issues.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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