A Vast Machine: Computer Models, Climate Data, and the Politics of Global Warming
2011
A Vast Machine: Understanding Climate Data and Models
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Paul N. Edwards
Primary Institution: Columbia University’s Earth Institute
Conclusion
The book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of climate science and the complexities of data and modeling in understanding global warming.
Supporting Evidence
- The book documents the historical development of climate science and data.
- It discusses the complexities of making global climate data sets.
- Edwards highlights the influence of various stakeholders on climate science.
Takeaway
This book explains how scientists use data and computer models to understand weather and climate, and how these tools have changed over time.
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