of Soil Science (2008), and Soil Science — Reference collection (2009). These soils science reference books contain 1920 articles authored by some 2000 authors. The Handbook of Soil Science covers the basic subdisciplines (physics, chemistry, biology
This paper focuses on the 7 major soil reference books that were published between 2000 and 2012 : Handbook of Soil Science (2000 and 2012), Encyclopedia of Soil Science (2002 and 2006), Encyclopedia of Soils in the Environment (2005), Encyclopedia
, pedology) most extensively whereas the encyclopedia have more applied entries/articles. Overall, these intradisciplinary reference works show that the soil science discipline is vibrant and has a rapidly expanding knowledge base.
[b1] Univ. of Wisconsin, Dep. of Soil Science, Madison, Etats-Unis
Biography ; Earthsciences ; Environment ; History of geography ; Nineteenth Century ; Twentieth Century
Biographie ; DE MARGERIE (E.) ; Environnement ; Histoire de la géographie ; Sciences de la Terre ; Siècle 19 ; Siècle 20
to French readers. He held no academic qualification and never taught in a French university. However, he possessed an amazing memory and belonged to many scientific networks in France and abroad. His role as director of the Service de la carte geologique de
l’Alsace et de la Lorraine was a disappointment. He served for many decades on the editorial board of the Annales de Geographie, specializing in aspects of physical geography. His many publications remain a remarkable testament in the history
Results of correlations of repeated measurements of the Earth's surface movements vertical components done in 1983-1989, with geomorphological analysis in the area of levelling circuit Mikulovice village - Jezeří Castle in Ore Mountains
[b1] Charles University, Faculty of Science, Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology, Prague, Tcheque, Republique
Astrogéologie ; Géographie physique ; Manuel ; Météorologie ; Océanologie ; Sciences de la terre ; Tectonique globale
Physical geography
place de la Terre dans le système solaire. Au total, une vision synthétique des Sciences de la Terre présentée sous la forme d'un manuel très didactique, avec des illustrations efficaces, un index détaillé et un glossaire fourni. (CM).
the crust chlorophyll content and the daytime wetness duration were found. When a cluster analysis was performed, 5 types of microbiotic crusts were defined which differed in their physical and biological properties. The spatial distribution of the crusts
, as verified by crust mapping, coincided with the daylight surface duration, which in turn was controlled by topography. It implies that whereas initial physical conditions dictates species composition and thus crust type, the crust type in turn is responsible
for characterizing the physical properties of the surface, which may largely affect ecological and geomorphological processes.
[b1] Inst. of EarthSciences, Hebrew Univ., Jerusalem, Israel
[b3] Environmental Sciences Div., Hebrew Univ., Jerusalem, Israel
[b2] Dep. of Dryland Biotechnologies. The Jacob Blaustein Inst. for Desert Research, Ben Gurion Univ. of the Negev, Sede Boqer, Israel
[b4] Inst. of Evolution, Univ., Haifa, Israel
[b5] Dep. of Biotechnology Engineering, Inst. of Biotechnology, Ben Gurion Univ., Beer Sheva, Israel
The vector physics of wind-driven rain (WDR) differs from that of wind-free rain, and the interrill soil detachment equations in the Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP) model were not originally developed to deal with this phenomenon. This paper
provides an evaluation of the performance of the interrill component of the WEPP model for WDR events. The interrill delivery rates were measured in the wind tunnel facility of the International Center for Eremology (ICE), Ghent University, Belgium
trajectory of wind-driven raindrops with a given frequency, raindrop velocity and direction at the point of impact onto the soil surface provided sufficient physical information to improve WEPP sediment delivery rate predictions under WDR.
[b2] EarthSciences Application and Research Center, Univ., Ankara, Turquie
[b1] Dep. of Soil Science, Fac. of Agriculture, Univ., Ankara, Turquie
[b3] Dep. of Soil Management, Univ., Ghent, Belgique
[b4] USDA-ARS National Soil Erosion Research Lab., Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, Etats-Unis
[b5] Soil Physics and Land Use team, Alterra, UR, Wageningen, Pays-Bas
Amazonian Dark Earths in Bolivia ? A soil study of anthropogenic ring ditches near Baures (eastern Llanos de Mojos)
sites. Interviews reveal that local farmers are aware of the increased soil fertility of Tierras Negras within ring ditches. The AA. finally discuss integrative approaches covering aspects of both physical and social science.
The AA. analyse possible links between Amazonian Dark Earths (Terra Preta do Índio) traditionally known from the central Amazon of Brazil and pre-Colombian Earthworks (ring ditches) in the Llanos de Mojos of Bolivia. They also discuss the local
characteristics at ring ditches in contrast to surrounding areas. The combination of distinctively elevated phosphorus values, darker soil colour and the occurrence of potsherds indicate the presence of the Amazonian Dark Earth type Terra Mulata at ring ditch
[b1] Inst. of Geography, Univ., Innsbruck, Autriche
[b2] Inst. of Geography, Univ., Hamburg, Allemagne
Science studies in physical geography : An idea whose time has come?
Bibliography ; Biobibliography ; Concept ; Epistemology ; Fluvial processes ; Geographical imagination ; History of sciences ; Physical geography ; Sciences ; Stream ; Twentieth Century
Bibliographie ; Biobibliographie ; Concept ; Cours d'eau ; Epistémologie ; Fluviatile ; Géographie physique ; Histoire des sciences ; Imagination géographique ; LEOPOLD (L.) ; Sciences ; Siècle 20
The A. begins with an overview of work that argues for science studies in human geography, physical geography and the history of geology. He then discusses a series of science studies approaches that address different questions about the social
imagination – where history and biography are entwined. In conclusion, the A. encourages to use science studies in research on the making and shaping of physical geography.
worlds of science, the emerging of new scientific disciplines, the shaping of the practice of science by laboratory culture, the distinction between science and non-science, and the impact of scientific biographies on the spirit of the age. Drawing
on a biographical science studies approach, he examines key aspects of the life and work of the river scientist Luna Leopold (1915–2006). This then leads to a discussion of the geographical imagination, and particularly how this is grounded in the sociological
[b1] Key Lab. of Surficial Geochemistry, Ministry of Education, School of EarthScience and Engineering, Univ., Nanjing, Chine
[b2] Discipline of Nanotechnology and Molecular Science, School of Chemistry, Physics and Mechanical Engineering, Science and Engineering Fac., Queensland Univ. of Technology, Brisbane, Australie
[b3] School of EarthSciences and Resources, China Univ. of Geosciences, Beijing, Chine
[b4] College of Environment and Engineering, Hohai Univ., Nanjing, Chine