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Check for Availabilityout of stock. Click on the button below to search for this title in other formats.  This title in other editionsPrediction Science Decision Making and the Future of Nature
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The idea that predictive science can simplify the decision-making process by creating a clearer picture of the future is deeply appealing in principle, but deeply problematic in practice."Prediction" offers a fascinating and wide-ranging look at the interdependent scientific, political, and social factors involved in using science-based predictions to guide policy making. Through ten detailed case studies, it explores society's efforts to generate reliable scientific information about complex natural systems and to use that information in making sound policy decisions. The book: provides an overview of predictive science from historical, scientific, political, and behavioral perspectives offers case studies of the use and misuse of scientific predictions on subjects ranging from asteroids to nuclear waste disposal proposes a practical analytical framework for the use of predictive science in setting policy recommends actions and policies that can increase the likelihood of effective decisions Contributors include Clark Chapman, Charles Herrick, William H. Hooke, Orrin Pilkey, Steve Rayner, Naomi Oreskes, Daniel Metlay, Stanley Changnon, Donald Gautier, Robert Moran, Joanne Nigg, and Thomas Stewart."Prediction" is the first book to look at the numerous and varied scientific, social, and political factors involved in making and using predictions relevant to a wide range of current environmental controversies and challenges. It provides much-needed context for understanding predictions and scientific pronouncements, and is an important work for anyone concerned with interactions between science and policy making. Book News Annotation:Add environmental catastrophes to death and taxes as life's
unpredictable certainties. In 18 contributions including ten case
studies, multidisciplinary experts present advances in prediction
science (e.g. the National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program) and
policy decision frameworks for facilitating prediction of natural and
unnatural disasters. Diagrams, trend data, and b&w photos exemplify
successes and gaps in prediction models and policies for
weather-related events, earthquakes, post-mining pit water quality,
and asteroid impacts. Sarewitz is a research scholar at Columbia
University's Center for Science, Policy, and Outcomes.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) About the AuthorDaniel Sarewitz is senior research scholar at Columbia University's Center for Science, Policy, and Outcomes and author of "Frontiers of Illusion" (Temple University Press, 1996). Roger A. Pielke, Jr., is a scientist with the Environmental and Societal Impacts Group at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado. Radford Byerly, Jr., now retired, was chief of staff of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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