The Dynamic Environment : Computer Models to Accompany Consider a Spherical Cow

Soltzberg, Leonard J.

ISBN 10: 0935702385 / ISBN 13: 9780935702385

Published by University Science Books, 1995

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Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dynamic Environment : Computer Models to Accompany Consider a Spherical Cow
• Publisher: University Science Books
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0935702385
• ISBN 13: 9780935702385
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 0.91 pounds

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Synopsis

This volume is intended to illuminate the environmental systems discussed in the book Consider a Spherical Cow by John Harte and assumes previous exposure to it. Models are created using STELLA II. A Macintosh version is included; a Windows/DOS version is also reportedly available. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

About the Author

For more than two decades, John Harte has taught courses on the quantitative aspects of environmental science at University of California, Berkeley, where he holds the Distinguished Class of 1935 Professorship in the Energy and Resources Group. His previous book, Consider a Spherical Cow, became a landmark text in the field. He is also the author of The Green Fuse and co-author of Patient Earth and Toxics A to Z. He has published numerous articles on ecology and biodiversity, water and other resources, climate change and its effects, acid precipitation, and environmental policy. John Harte received his B.A. from Harvard University and his PhD in physics from the University of Wisconsin.