Social simulation : technologies, advances, and new discoveries /

"This book, a reference survey of social simulation work comprehensively collects the most exciting developments in the field. Drawing research contributions from a vibrant community of experts on social simulation, it provides a set of unique and innovative approaches, ranging from agent-based...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Edmonds, Bruce, Hernández Iglesias, Cesáreo, Troitzsch, Klaus G.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Hershey, PA : Information Science Reference, [2008]
Subjects:	Social sciences > Computer simulation. Social interaction > Simulation methods. Social exchange > Simulation methods.
Online Access:	Table of contents only

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Summary:	"This book, a reference survey of social simulation work comprehensively collects the most exciting developments in the field. Drawing research contributions from a vibrant community of experts on social simulation, it provides a set of unique and innovative approaches, ranging from agent-based modeling to empirically based simulations, as well as applications in business, governmental, scientific, and other contexts"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:	"Premier reference source"--Cover.
Physical Description:	xxiii, 378 pages : illustrations, maps ; 29 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 342-363) and index.
ISBN:	9781599045221 (hardcover) 1599045222 (hardcover) 9781599045245 (ebook) 1599045249 (ebook)