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Explore the complex role of modeling in scientific practice with Simulation and Similarity: Using Models to Understand the World. Part of the Oxford Studies in Philosophy of Science series, this work examines how models function beyond simple empirical measurement. Using the historical example of the San Francisco Bay damming debate, the text illustrates how constructing a model can be a powerful strategy for persuasion and understanding. Michael Weisberg provides a detailed account of modeling and idealization within modern science. The book investigates concrete, mathematical, and computational models to explain how they help us grasp the world. This is an essential read for students and professionals interested in how scientific simulations and similarities drive decision-making and theoretical advancement in various fields.

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Part of the respected Oxford Studies in Philosophy of Science series from Oxford University Press.

Examines the historical use of models through the lens of the San Francisco Bay water shortage debate.

Provides a deep account of modeling and idealization techniques used in modern scientific practice.

Covers a wide range of approaches including concrete, mathematical, and computational models.

Explains why model construction is a vital strategy for scientific understanding and decision-making.

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01 October 2015
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