Modeling the Environment, Second Edition: An Introduction To System Dynamics Modeling Of Environmental...

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Andrew Ford

Modeling the Environment, Second Edition

An Introduction To System Dynamics Modeling Of Environmental Systems

Andrew Ford

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Island Press
15 November 2009

Mathematical modelling; Management of land & natural resources

Modeling the Environment was the first textbook in an emerging fieldthe 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 of examples, including geohydrology, population biology, epidemiology, and economics. The applications demonstrate the transferability of the systems approach across disciplines, across spatial scales, and across time scales. All of the models are implemented with stock and flow software programs such as Stella and Vensim, which are easy for students to learn and use. Visit http://www.wsu.edu/~forda/AA2nd.html for valuable classroom materials.

By: Andrew Ford
Imprint: Island Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 703g
ISBN: 9781597264730
ISBN 10: 1597264733
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 15 November 2009
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.