Methods of soil analysis. Part 5. Mineralogical methods / Методы анализа почв. Часть 5. Минералогические методы

The Soil Science Society of America is extremely pleased to publish this comprehensive compilation of modern mineralogical methods. Co-editors April L. Ulery and L. Richard Drees have done an outstanding job of assembling this volume. This valuable work began with the vision of Dr. L. Richard Drees, who unfortunately fell ill during the early stages of the monograph and was unable to complete the task. Co-editor Dr. April Ulery has done a great job of bringing it to completion.
The authors contributing to this new installment in Methods of Soil Analysis are scientists at the forefront of research in mineralogy, and their expertise brings great credibility to this work. Research scientists and students from a broad range of disciplines will benefi t greatly from this assemblage of proven and practical methodology. The Soil Science Society of America certainly appreciates the efforts of the editors, Drs. Ulery and Drees, who skillfully guided the development of the book. Thank you also to the Members of the Editorial Committee, which included Will Gates, David Laird, William “Billy” Kingery, Mark Elless, and Michael Vepraskas.
The editors, along with the highly qualifi ed authors, provide a truly excellent book, one of which our Society can be justly proud. We hope you will fi nd this book to be a highly valued resource for your laboratories.