The Science of Soil Security: Multidisciplinary Perspectives

The Science of Soil Security: Multidisciplinary Perspectives provides a multidisciplinary view of the five dimensions of the soil security framework (capacity, condition, capital, connectivity, and codification) that must be considered in conservation and the sustainable management of soils. The book's chapters aim to collectively analyze issues and propose concrete solutions for transitioning towards a state of soil security for a global audience of soil researchers. Contributing to the science of soil security aids in visualizing the reference state (dimension: capability) and current state (dimension: condition), while exploring advancements and proposing solutions to challenges in conservation and sustainable management. This conceptual framework of soil security is a valuable multidimensional tool for addressing soil issues at the local, regional, national, or global level. Provides a multidisciplinary perspective on the science of soil through the soil security framework. Integrates the perspectives and experiences of researchers, producers, government officials, and an international agency. Examines challenges affecting rural, urban, and peri-urban soils and proposes solutions for soil conservation and sustainable management that are transferable to comparable social-ecological contexts.