How long does it take to read Soil Science & Management?
Edward J. Plaster
Soil Science & Management by Edward J. Plaster takes about 9 hours 5 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 9 hours 5 minutes
A week or two of reading
First published 1985. 495 pages, about 136,125 words.
19 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 15 hours 8 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 9 hours 5 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 5 hours 40 minutes |
The page count is the median across 5 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
This new edition introduces the concepts behind soil science and relates these concepts to current soil management practices, such as the most recent regulatory changes and technological developments, wetland management, the use of Geographic Information Systems for soil mapping, and much more. The emphasis on sustainable soil use and conservation prepares the user to deal with today's environmental issues, such as soil and water conservation, nutrient management, sustainable agriculture, and related topics. An appendix familiarizes the user with basic chemistry concepts to provide the foundation for further study in soil science.
Subjects: Soil science, Soil management, Pédologie, Sols, Aménagement
