- Provides students with both sound contemporary training in the basics of soil chemistry and applications to real-world environmental concerns
- Timely and comprehensive discussion of important concepts including: Sorption/desorption, Oxidation-reduction of metals and organics, Effects of acidic deposition and salinity on contaminant reactions
- Boxed sections focus on sample problems and explanations of key terms and parameters
- Extensive tables on elemental composition of soils, rocks and sediments, pesticide classes, inorganic minerals, and methods of decontaminating soils
- Clearly written for all students and professionals in environmental science and environmental engineering as well as soil science