Advances in Social Simulation: Looking in the Mirror

Book Overview

​This book presents the state-of-the-art in social simulation as presented at the Social Simulation Conference 2018 in Stockholm, Sweden. It covers the developments in applications and methods of social simulation, addressing societal issues such as socio-ecological systems and policy making. Methodological issues discussed include large-scale empirical calibration, model sharing and interdisciplinary research, as well as decision making models, validation and the use of qualitative data in simulation modeling. Research areas covered include archaeology, cognitive science, economics, organization science, and social simulation education.
This collection gives readers insight into the increasing use of social simulation in both its theoretical development and in practical applications such as policy making whereby modelling and the behavior of complex systems is key. The book will appeal to students, researchers and professionals in the various fields.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030341291
• ISBN13: 9783030341299
• Release Date: May 2021
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"