ABSTRACT
Mathematics for the Environment shows how to employ simple mathematical tools, such as arithmetic, to uncover fundamental conflicts between the logic of human civilization and the logic of Nature. These tools can then be used to understand and effectively deal with economic, environmental, and social issues. With elementary mathematics, the book se
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part I|221 pages
Mathematics Is Connected to Everything
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The Dunbar Number, Political Power, Public Relations, and Fear: Can Humans Act Sustainably?
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part II|55 pages
Math and Nature: The Nature of Math
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part III|23 pages
One of the Oldest Mathematical Patterns
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part IV|35 pages
Counting Exactly
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part V|59 pages
Box Models: Population, Money, Recycling
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part VI|56 pages
Chance: Health, Surveillance, Spies, and Voting
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part VII|117 pages
Economics
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part VIII|20 pages
Media Literacy
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