Mathematics for the Environment by Martin Walter
Book Contents :-
PART I. MATHEMATICS IS CONNECTED TO EVERYTHING
1. Earth’s Climate and Some Basic Principles
2. Economic Instability: Ongoing Causes
3. What Is Mathematics? More Basics
4. We All Soak in a Synthetic Chemical Soup
5. Mathematics: Food, Soil, Water, Air, Free Speech
6. Mathematics and Energy
7. The Brower–Cousteau Model of the Earth
8. Fuzzy Logic, Sharp Logic, Frames, and Bigger Pictures
9. The Dunbar Number
PART II. MATH AND NATURE: THE NATURE OF MATH
10. One Pattern Viewed via Geometry and Numbers: Mathese
11. Axioms and Atoms
12. Five More Axioms for Numbers
13. What Patterns Can Be Deduced in Our Deductive System?
PART III. ONE OF THE OLDEST MATHEMATICAL PATTERNS
14. A Short Story and Some Numberless Mathematics
15. A Set of Social Rules for the Warlpiri People
PART IV. COUNTING
16. Counting Exactly
17. Equivalence Relations and Counting
PART V. BOX MODELS: POPULATION, MONEY, RECYCLING
18. Some Population Numbers
19. Basic Mathematical Patterns in Population Growth
20. Box Models: Money, Recycling, Epidemics
PART VI. CHANCE: HEALTH, SURVEILLANCE, SPIES, AND VOTING
21. Chance: Health and News
22. Surveillance, Spies, Snitches, Loss of Privacy, and Life
23. Identity Theft, Encryption, Torture, Planespotting
24. Voting in the 21st Century
PART VII. ECONOMICS
25. What Exactly Is Economics?
26. Mathematical Concepts and Economics
27. The Concept of Money
28. Distributed vs. Centralized Control and Decision Making
29. Energy and Thermodynamics
30. The Financial Mathematics of Loans, Debts, and Compound Interest
PART VIII. MEDIA LITERACY
31. Information Flow in the 21st Century
32. Media Literacy: Censorship and Propaganda
About this book :-
"Mathematics for the Environment" by Martin Walter shows how "mathematics" can be used to understand real environmental and social problems. The book does not rely on advanced formulas. Instead, it uses simple math ideas to explain issues like climate change, pollution, resource use, economic growth, and risk. This makes it accessible to students, educators, and general readers.
Walter focuses on "applied mathematics" that connects directly to everyday life. Through clear examples and real-world data, the book explains how numbers, percentages, graphs, and logical reasoning help uncover hidden patterns behind environmental debates. Readers learn how math can clarify misleading claims and support better decision-making.
Overall, the book encourages "critical thinking" and shows that math is a powerful tool for understanding the world. It is especially useful for people interested in environmental studies, sustainability, and science communication. By linking "environmental issues" with basic mathematical reasoning, the book helps readers see math as practical, relevant, and essential for responsible citizenship.
Book Detail :-
Title:
Mathematics for the Environment by Martin Walter
Publisher:
Chapman & Hall/CRC
Year:
2011
Pages:
669
Type:
PDF
Language:
English
ISBN-10 #:
B00SC8RFYQ
ISBN-13 #:
978-1439884591
License:
CC BY 4.0
Amazon:
Amazon
About Author :-
The author
Martin Walter
is a mathematician and educator known for connecting "mathematics" with real-world environmental and social issues. His work focuses on making math meaningful beyond theory, especially in understanding climate, resources, and public decision-making through clear numerical reasoning. As the author of "Mathematics for the Environment", Walter promotes "applied mathematics" and "critical thinking" for students and general readers. His teaching emphasizes clarity, relevance, and interdisciplinary learning, showing how math supports "environmental studies" and informed citizenship.
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