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Cultures of Prediction in Atmospheric and Climate Science

By Matthias Heymann

Cultures of Prediction in Atmospheric and Climate Science Computer Science

Cultures of Prediction in Atmospheric and Climate Science

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In recent decades science has experienced a revolutionary shift. The development and extensive application of computer modelling and simulation has transformed the knowledge¿making practices of scientific fields as diverse as aströphysics, genetics, robotics and demography. This epistemic transformation has brought with it a simultaneous heightening of political relevance and a renewal of international policy agendas, raising crucial questions about the nature and application of simulation knowledges throughout public policy. Through a diverse range of case studies spanning over a century of theoretical and practical developments in the atmospheric and environmental sciences, this book argues that computer modelling and simulation have substantially changed scientific and cultural practices and shaped the emergence of novel 'cultures of prediction'. Making an innovative, interdisciplinary contribution to understanding the impact of computer modelling on research practice, institutional configurations and broader cultures, this volume will be essential reading for anyone interested in the past, present, and future of climate change and the environmental sciences.
Product details
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
274
Release Date:
2017-05-09
Publication Date:
2017-04-25
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1138222984
ISBN13:
9781138222984
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
578 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
19 cm
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