Soil Genesis & Classificatn-80-2*

Overall an excellent text. The next edition would be greatly improved by addition of more figures and photos-- however, it is the concise nature of this book that makes it so convenient. This is the first book I loan out to fellow scientists when they have soils-related questions.

I've had this book out of our school's library for the better part of the semester and am referencing it for a couple of posters which will be traveling around the state on soil formation and classification. Even for someone who isn't quite yet a pedalogist the book is clear, well laid out, and chock full of information.

This is an excellent text and reference about the study and examination of soils. Some chapters are difficult to read but all are packed with great information about the study of soils. The classification of soils is covered in depth with the USDA Soil Taxonomy system and less throughly with other systems. The figures and tables included are pertinent and relevant. I'd ask for more figures and tables to help illustrate topics covered in the text. Additional comparisons and analysis between classification systems would also be welcome for advanced studies of soils and environmental issues.Still 5 stars for it's class!