Advances in Soil and Water Conservation

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 provides an in-depth, scholarly treatment of the most important developments and influences shaping soil and water conservation in the last 50 years. The book addresses the technological developments of erosion processes, methods for their control, policy and social forces shaping the research agenda, and future directions. Topics covered include: key governmental agencies and programs research on processes of soil and water degradation control practices and soil quality enhancement conservation tillage the connection between soil and water conservation and sustainable agriculture effects of technology and social influences on soil and water conservation in this country The historical foundation, the focus on key developments, the depth of treatment and thorough documentation, and the orientation to the future make Advances in Soil and Water Conservation a superlative resource for all persons in the field.

Introdcution, W.E. Larson Understanding and Controlling of Soil Erosion by Rainfall, J.M. Laflen Mechanics, Modeling, and Controlling Soil Erosion by Wind, D.W. Fryrear and J.D. Bilbro Conservation Tillage for Erosion Control and Soil Quality, R.L. Blevins, R. Lal, J.W. Doran, G.W. Langdale, and W.W. Frye Soil Management Research for Water Conservation and Quality, P.W. Uger, A.N. Sharpley, J.L. Steiner, R.I. Papendick, and W.M. Edwards Agricultural Technology and Adoption of Conservation Practices, R.R. Allmaras, D.E. Wilkins, O.C. Burnside, and D.J. Mulla The Human Dimension of Soil and Water Conservation: A Historical and Methodological Perspective, P. Nowak and P.F. Korsching The Connection between Soil Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture, D. Keeney and R. Cruse Policy and Government Programs in Soil and Water Conservation, W.E. Larson, M.J. Mausbach, B.L. Schmidt, and P. Crosson Soil and Water Conservation: Soil Science in the Next Half Century, T.C. Daniel, W.D. Kemper, and J.L. Lemunyon