Scientific uncertainty and environmental problem solving
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Author
Contributions
- Lemons, John. - Contributor
Publication
1996 - Blackwell Science, Cambridge, Mass, Massachusetts
Language
English
Word Count
108,250 words, Guess
Page Count
433 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL800297M
- ISBN-100865424764
- OCLC Control Number32968916
- OCLC Control Numberscientificuncert0000unse
- Library of Congress Control Number95036595
and 1 more
- Goodreads4648350
Classifications
- DDC363.7/05
- LCCGE105 .S35 1996
Description
Four major classes of uncertainty are addressed in this volume: framing uncertainty, modeling uncertainty, statistical uncertainty, and decision-theoretical uncertainty. All are common to the environmental sciences. As environmental problems become more complex, it is questionable whether known methods, models, data, and techniques can provide adequate information to make informed decisions with reasonable certainty. However, delaying decisions could mean the continuation of a damaging practice. This book offers greater understanding of the implications of scientific uncertainty, and provides specific guidelines for decision making given existing limitations.
Subjects
Topics
Series Statement
- Environmental sciences library
Other Editions
- Scientific uncertainty and environmental problem solving
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