Agent-based computational sociology
Most of the intriguing social phenomena of our time, such as international terrorism, social inequality, and urban ethnic segregation, are consequences of complex forms of agent interaction that are difficult to observe methodically and experimentally. This book looks at a new research stream that makes use of advanced computer simulation modelling techniques to spotlight agent interaction that allows us to explain the emergence of social patterns. It presents a method to pursue analytical soci…
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- Full title :Agent-based computational sociology / Flaminio Squazzoni.
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Most of the intriguing social phenomena of our time, such as international terrorism, social inequality, and urban ethnic segregation, are consequences of complex forms of agent interaction that are difficult to observe methodically and experimentally. This book looks at a new research stream that makes use of advanced computer simulation modelling techniques to spotlight agent interaction that allows us to explain the emergence of social patterns. It presents a method to pursue analytical sociology investigations that look at relevant social mechanisms in various empirical situations, such as markets, urban cities, and organisations.
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- Publication Date:2012.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Wiley & Sons
- Place of Publication:Hoboken, N.J
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2012.
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781119954194, 1119954193, 9781119954200, 1119954207, 128059151X, 9781280591518, 9781119941637, 1119941636
- oclc:ocn779165222
- LC Classification:HM511
- Dewey Decimal:301.01
Table of Contents
Introduction -- What is agent-based computational sociology all about? -- Cooperation, coordination, and social norms -- Social influence -- The methodology -- Conclusions -- Appendix -- References -- Index.
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