The book "Heavy Metals in Soils" is a comprehensive resource that covers the occurrence, behavior, and environmental impact of heavy metals and metalloids in soils. The third edition, edited by Brian J. Alloway, includes contributions from leading experts in the field. It is divided into three parts: Basic Principles, Key Heavy Metals and Metalloids, and Other Heavy Metals and Metalloids of Potential Environmental Significance. Part I provides foundational knowledge on the sources, chemistry, and methods for determining heavy metals and metalloids in soils, as well as their effects on soil organisms and soil-plant relationships. It also discusses the role of these elements as micronutrients and the modeling of Critical Loads for risk assessments. Part II delves into the detailed analysis of 10 key elements: arsenic, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, and zinc. Each chapter is authored by specialists in their respective fields, providing in-depth insights into the behavior and impacts of these elements. Part III introduces 10 other heavy metals and metalloids of potential environmental significance, including antimony, barium, gold, molybdenum, silver, thallium, tin, tungsten, uranium, and vanadium. This section offers expanded coverage and new perspectives on these elements. The book is valuable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, research scientists, and professionals in environmental science, soil science, geochemistry, agronomy, and environmental health. It serves as a crucial reference for those involved in the management and clean-up of contaminated land.The book "Heavy Metals in Soils" is a comprehensive resource that covers the occurrence, behavior, and environmental impact of heavy metals and metalloids in soils. The third edition, edited by Brian J. Alloway, includes contributions from leading experts in the field. It is divided into three parts: Basic Principles, Key Heavy Metals and Metalloids, and Other Heavy Metals and Metalloids of Potential Environmental Significance. Part I provides foundational knowledge on the sources, chemistry, and methods for determining heavy metals and metalloids in soils, as well as their effects on soil organisms and soil-plant relationships. It also discusses the role of these elements as micronutrients and the modeling of Critical Loads for risk assessments. Part II delves into the detailed analysis of 10 key elements: arsenic, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, copper, lead, mercury, nickel, selenium, and zinc. Each chapter is authored by specialists in their respective fields, providing in-depth insights into the behavior and impacts of these elements. Part III introduces 10 other heavy metals and metalloids of potential environmental significance, including antimony, barium, gold, molybdenum, silver, thallium, tin, tungsten, uranium, and vanadium. This section offers expanded coverage and new perspectives on these elements. The book is valuable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, research scientists, and professionals in environmental science, soil science, geochemistry, agronomy, and environmental health. It serves as a crucial reference for those involved in the management and clean-up of contaminated land.