Simulating nature : a philosophical study of computer-simulation uncertainties and their role in climate science and policy advice
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Petersen, Arthur C. 1970-
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[Place of publication not identified] : Chapman and Hall/CRC, 2012.
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2nd ed.
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9781466500679, 1466500670
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1 online resource (224 pages : 10 illustrations
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Available Online

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-190) and index.
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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.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Petersen, A. C. 1. (2012). Simulating nature: a philosophical study of computer-simulation uncertainties and their role in climate science and policy advice (2nd ed.). Chapman and Hall/CRC.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Petersen, Arthur C. 1970-. 2012. Simulating Nature: A Philosophical Study of Computer-simulation Uncertainties and Their Role in Climate Science and Policy Advice. Chapman and Hall/CRC.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Petersen, Arthur C. 1970-. Simulating Nature: A Philosophical Study of Computer-simulation Uncertainties and Their Role in Climate Science and Policy Advice Chapman and Hall/CRC, 2012.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Petersen, Arthur C. 1970-. Simulating Nature: A Philosophical Study of Computer-simulation Uncertainties and Their Role in Climate Science and Policy Advice 2nd ed., Chapman and Hall/CRC, 2012.

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