{"product_id":"9781461276845","title":"Advances in Soil Science: Soil Restoration Volume 17","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAdvances in Soil Science: Soil Restoration Volume 17\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCronk, J.K.; Curry, J.P.; Dent, D.; Frankenberger, W.T.; Good, J.A.; Goswami, N.N.; Hons, F.M.; Hossner, L.R.; Lal, R.; Logan, T.J.; Mitsch, W.J.; Nimlos, T.J.; Prasad, R.; Sopper, W.E.; Stewart, B.A.; Thompson-Eagle, E.T.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoil degradation is clearly one of the most pressing problems facing man­ kind. A continuation of soil degradation will eventually lead to a loss in crop productivity even though fertilizers and other inputs often result in increased yields in the short term. Soil degradation also leads to environ­ mental pollution. A decrease in soil quality invariably leads to a decrease in water quality, and often in air quality. While there is a clear consensus that soil degradation is a major problem, the literature on this subject leaves numerous baffling questions. If statis­ tics on land degradation are correct, there is a definite cause for concern, and present a mammoth challenge for agricultural scientists. There are those that say the scientific community has over dramatized this issue, and created a credibility problem. Consequently; Volume 11 of Advances in Soil Science was organized by Dr. Rattan Lal who is recognized as a lead­ ing authority on the subject. The objective of Volume 11 was to assess the types and processes of soil degradation and establish some of the major cause-effect relationships. Volume II documented the seriousness of soil degradation in many parts of the world. Therefore, it seemed immediately important to devote a volume to the principles and technologies for restor­ ing degraded soils to a productive status. While the land resources are limited, world population is rapidly increasing, particularly in developing countries. Dr.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2011-09-28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781461276845\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4612-2820-2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 456.0\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44408180572300,"sku":"9781461276845","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781461276845.jpg?v=1755787523","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781461276845","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}