Simulating nature a philosohpical 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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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Boca Raton :
CRC Press
c2012.
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| Edición: | 2nd ed |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009644307606719 |
| Sumario: | 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 climate? Referring to empirical results from science studies and political science, Simulating Nature: A Philosophical Study of Computer-Simulation Uncertainties and Their Role in Climate Science and Policy Advice, Second Edition addresses question |
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| Notas: | A Chapman & Hall book. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (217 p.) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781040053355 9780429066979 9781466500679 |
