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.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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 anthropogenic climate change-are humans currently changing the.
Physical Description:1 online resource (224 pages : 10 illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-190) and index.
ISBN:9781466500679
1466500670