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A Vast Machine: Computer Models, Climate Data, and the Politics of Global Warming (Infrastructures),Used
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The science behind global warming, and its history: how scientists learned to understand the atmosphere, to measure it, to trace its past, and to model its future.Global warming skeptics often fall back on the argument that the scientific case for global warming is all model predictions, nothing but simulation; they warn us that we need to wait for real data, sound science. In A Vast Machine Paul Edwards has news for these skeptics: without models, there are no data. Today, no collection of signals or observationseven from satellites, which can see the whole planet with a single instrumentbecomes global in time and space without passing through a series of data models. Everything we know about the world's climate we know through models. Edwards offers an engaging and innovative history of how scientists learned to understand the atmosphereto measure it, trace its past, and model its future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'A Vast Machine'? A: 'A Vast Machine' explores the science of global warming, detailing how scientists have developed models to understand the atmosphere, measure climate data, and predict future climate scenarios.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Paul N. Edwards, a noted scholar in information theory and climate science.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'A Vast Machine' was published on February 8, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 546 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in climate science? A: Yes, the book is written in an engaging style that is accessible to readers with varying levels of expertise in climate science.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'A Vast Machine' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition of 'A Vast Machine' is illustrated, enhancing the reader's understanding of the concepts presented.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Information Theory.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the role of data models in climate science, the history of climate data collection, and the political implications of global warming.
- Q: Is the book new or used? A: The book is in new condition.