One of the most distinguished living social philosophers, Margaret Gilbert develops and extends her application of plural subject theory of human sociality, first introduced in her earlier works On Social Facts and Living Together. Sociality and Responsibility presents an extend…
"Crowd behavior is one of the most colorful but least understood forms of human social behavior. This volume is a major contribution to the field of collective behavior, with implications for social movement analysis. McPhail's critical assessment of the major theories of crowd …
Since 2010 we have witnessed new ways of assembling, which have made the word>>democracy<<sound important again. These ways may not have led to the political changes we hoped for. Nevertheless, we are convinced of their importance. This book wants to acknowledge them as a starti…
How do social structures and group behaviours arise from the interaction of individuals? This text approaches this question with computer simulation techniques. Fundamental collective behaviours such as group formation, cultural transmission, combat and trade are considered.
How do social structures and group behaviors arise from the interaction of individuals? Growing Artificial Societies approaches this question with cutting-edge computer simulation techniques. Fundamental collective behaviors such as group formation, cultural transmission, combat…