Council on History, Philosophy, and Sociology of Soil Science
Committee S205.1 of the Soil Science Society of America
Committee S205.1 of the Soil Science Society of America promotes study of the historical development of soil science, different cultural images and perceptions of soil, ways that soil impacts our society, and related issues and subjects. A major goal of our committee is to provide a forum that will encourage interdisciplinary research into these areas. This includes utilizing S205.1 as a way for individuals in diverse fields who are interested in these issues to interact and form productive collaborations. We do this through S205.1 activities as well as through collaborations with the Commission on the History, Philosophy, and Sociology of Soil Science of the International Union of Soil Sciences. Individuals in any field, soil science, geology, geography, history, archeology, etc., with an interest in these issues are encouraged to participate in S205.1 activities.
If you have an interest in soil science history, philosophy, and/or sociology, you are encouraged to contact any of the individuals below for additional information on our activities. You are also welcome to browse this website and its related resources to aid you in your own work.
S205.1 Council Members
| Council Members | Position | Year Appointment Expires | E-mail address |
| Thomas Sauer | Chair | 2007 | sauer@nstl.gov |
| Open (volunteers?) | Vice Chair/Secretary | ||
| Lee Burras | Member | 2009 | lburras@iastate.edu |
| Paul Carter | Member | 2007 | cart@purdue.edu |
| Noel M. Cawley | Member | 2008 | noelcawley@juno.com |
| Sjoerd W. Duiker | Member | 2009 | swd10@psu.edu |
| Joseph Heckman | Member | 2007 | heckman@aesop.rutgers.edu |
| Robert K. Hubbard | Member | 2009 | hubbard@tifton.usda.gov |
| Robert W. Mullen | Member | 2009 | mullen.91@osu.edu |
| Richard J. Roseberg | Member | 2009 | richard.roseberg@oregonstate.edu |
| Dennis A. Shannon | Member | 2009 | dshannon@acesag.auburn.edu |
| John P. Tandarich | SSSA Historian | N/A | tandar49@netsight.net |
| Eric C. Brevik | Webmaster and Newsletter editor (non-voting) | N/A | ecbrevik@valdosta.edu |
Upcoming S205.1 Events
2007 Soil Science Society of America Annual Meeting
Newsletters
IUSS Newsletters (Click on "IUSS Newsletters")
Related Committees and Organizations
American Society for Environmental History
Geological Society of America History of Geology Division
The History of Cartography Project Exploratory Essays Initiative
International Union of the History and Philosophy of Science, Division of History of Science
Soil History, Philosophy, and Sociology Research Aids
Soil Science History Abstracts
Archive of Soil Science - University of Missouri
The Core Historical Literature of Agriculture - Cornell University
History of Soil Science Departments
History of Women in Soil Science
Soil Science History Bibliography
Links to Related Theses and Dissertations
This site is maintained by Eric C. Brevik and is hosted on server space at Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. Contact Eric at ecbrevik@valdosta.edu if you have questions or comments concerning this site.
Last updated April 11, 2007