Modeling the Environment, Second Edition, 9781597264730
Paperback
Focuses on the modeling techniques that allow managers and researchers to see in advance the consequences of actions and policies in environmental management. This book demonstrates the fundamental principles of system dynamics, which is one of the most widely used methods of modeling.

Modeling the Environment, Second Edition

an introduction to system dynamics modeling of environmental systems

$116.61

  • Paperback

    400 pages

  • Release Date

    14 November 2009

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Summary

Modeling the Environment was the first textbook in an emerging field—the modeling techniques that allow managers and researchers to see in advance the consequences of actions and policies in environmental management. This new edition brings the book thoroughly up to date and reaffirms its status as the leading introductory text on the subject. System dynamics is one of the most widely used methods of modeling. The fundamental principles of this approach are demonstrated here with a wide range…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781597264730
ISBN-10:1597264733
Author:Andrew Ford
Publisher:Island Press
Imprint:Island Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:400
Edition:2nd
Release Date:14 November 2009
Weight:703g
Dimensions:254mm x 178mm x 20mm
About The Author

Andrew Ford

Andrew Ford is professor of environmental science at Washington State University, where he teaches system dynamics modeling. He has developed a wide range of models dealing with energy and environmental policy. His simulation of uncertainty in dynamic models was honored with the Jay Wright Forrester Award as an outstanding contribution to the field of system dynamics.

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