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.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] Chapman and Hall/CRC 2012
Edition:2nd ed
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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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:224 pages 10 illustrations
ISBN:9781466500679