Consider a Spherical Cow A Course in Environmental Problem Solving
Consider a Spherical Cow: A Course in Environmental Problem Solving by John Harte, published by University Science Books on January 17, 1988, is a comprehensive resource that explores innovative techniques for tackling contemporary environmental issues. This first edition spans 283 pages and is presented in English, offering insights into various real-world situations and their solutions, which encourage quantitative and creative thinking about pressing environmental concerns.
Readers will find a range of topics covered, including energy and water resources, food production, indoor air pollution, acid rain, and human influences on climate. The book emphasizes the importance of problem-solving in environmental science, providing a framework for understanding complex issues through practical examples. By engaging with the material, readers can enhance their analytical skills and gain a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of mathematics, science, and environmental challenges.
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This book offers a variety of exciting techniques for approaching contemporary environmental problems, such as ‘What was the pH of rainfall before the Industrial Revolution?’
This innovative compendium offers a variety of techniques for approaching contemporary environmental problems. Challenging, real-world situations and worked-out solutions provide the means both for gaining insights into the process of problem solving and for thinking quantitatively and creatively about such environmental concerns as energy and water resources, food production, indoor air pollution, acid rain, and human influences on climate.
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