Anthropogenic soils

This book is a state-of-the-art review of the physical, chemical and mineralogical properties of anthropogenic soils, their genesis morphology and classification, geocultural setting, and strategies for reclamation, revitalization, use and management.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Howard, Jeffrey L. (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2017]
SeriesProgress in soil science.
Subjects
Anthropogenic soils.
Nature > Effect of human beings on.
Soil and civilization.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319543314
9783319543307
ISSN2352-4774
Physical Description1 online resource (xiii, 231 pages) : illustrations (some color)

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Table of Contents:
  • Characteristics of Anthropogenic Soils
  • Nature and Significance of Anthropogenic Soils
  • Geocultural Setting
  • Anthropogenic Landforms and Surficial deposits
  • Human Impacts on Soils
  • Physical, Chemical, and Mineralogical Characteristics
  • Soil Classification
  • Artifacts
  • Types of Anthropogenic Soils
  • Anthropogenic soils in agricultural settings
  • Anthropogenic soils in archaeological settings
  • Mine-Soils
  • Urban soils
  • Use and Management of Anthropogenic Soils
  • Problems associated with anthropogenic soils
  • Revitalization of anthropogenic soils.

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