Simulating nature : a philosophical study of computer-simulation uncertainties and their role in climate science and policy advice /

Computer simulation has become an important means for obtaining knowledge about nature. The practice of scientific simulation and the frequent use of uncertain simulation results in public policy raise a wide range of philosophical questions. Most prominently highlighted is the field of anthropogeni...

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Main Author:	Petersen, Arthur C. (Arthur Caesar), 1970-
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : Chapman and Hall/CRC, 2012.
Edition:	2nd ed.
Subjects:	Climatology > Computer simulation. Uncertainty (Information theory) Climatic changes > Government policy. Incertitude (Théorie de l'information)
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book