The Biology of Soil: A Community and Ecosystem Approach (Biology of Habitats)

Soil science has undergone a renaissance in recent years with an increasing awareness of the importance of soil organisms and below-ground biotic interactions as drivers of community and ecosystem properties. This book is unique amongst texts of its type in its explicit consideration of above-ground/below-ground feedback, herbivores, and the functional significance and regulation of soil biodiversity. This is a truly contemporary text, suitable for undergraduate andgraduate students taking courses in soil ecology and ecosystem science, as well as professional researchers in the fields of ecology and environmental biology requiring a modern overview of the topic.