Environmental Soil Science: A Sustainable Perspective

The field of science that addresses the interaction of humans with the pedosphere, the lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and the atmosphere is known as environmental soil science. This field encompasses the study of surface water quality, soil degradation, vadose zone functions, movement of viruses and bacteria in water and soils, etc. It is also involved in developing strategies for remediating adverse soil conditions through land treatment of wastewater, erosion control, restoration of wetlands, nutrient management, bioremediation, besides others. Environmental soil science is an upcoming field of science that has undergone rapid development over the past few decades. Most of the topics introduced in this book cover new techniques and applications of environmental soil science studies. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.