This text provides insight into developments in soil and water conservation. The issues of technological developments of erosion processes, methods for controlling erosion, policy and social forces shaping the agenda, and future directions are also addressed.

Advances in Soil and Water Conservation is an in-depth examination of the most important developments in soil and water conservation over the past 50 years. The book covers the technological developments of erosion processes, methods for their control, policy and social forces shaping the research agenda, and the future of conservation.

Introdcution. Understanding and Controlling of Soil Erosion by Rainfall. Mechanics, Modeling, and Controlling Soil Erosion by Wind. Conservation Tillage for Erosion Control and Soil Quality. Soil Management Research for Water Conservation and Quality. Agricultural Technology and Adoption of Conservation Practices. The Human Dimension of Soil and Water Conservation: A Historical and Methodological Perspective. The Connection between Soil Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture. Policy and Government Programs in Soil and Water Conservation. Soil and Water Conservation: Soil Science in the Next Half Century.