Description:
Soil scientist Wim Sombroek saw vast potential in the fertile Amazonian soils termed "dark earths." In this book, scholars discuss Sombroek and his vision of carbon based soil technologies to better the lives of small land holders throughout the world.
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"Amazonian Dark Earths: Wim Sombroek's Vision is a wonderful account of the history and science of anthropogenic soils. ... Amazonian Dark Earths: Wim Sombroek's Vision is a landmark book. ... Amazonian Dark Earths: Wim Sombroek's Vision is a must read for students and scholars of landscape geography." (Mike Dubrasich, Western Institute for Study of the Environment, February, 2009)
"This new volume ... provides an excellent reference and point of entry for readers seeking a substantive, multidisciplinary overview of the state of knowledge on ADE. ... Chapter formats are consistent throughout the volume, and most chapters are well illustrated with black and white maps, graphs, and photos. ... It will be valuable for those working with Amazonian Dark Earths or related soils and to readers, from a wide range of academic disciplines, with an interest in Wim Sombroek's legacy." (Carol Harden, Vadose Zone Journal, Vol. 9, 2010)