Simsoc: Simulated Society, Participant's Manual: Fifth Edition (Participant's Manual)

by William A. Gamson

Book Overview

The official guide to SIMSOC, the dynamic group simulation game whose "potential for stimulating the learning process is staggering" (Teaching Sociology), in which players grapple with the challenge of governing society.In SIMSOC, players confront issues like abuse of power, justice, diversity, trust, and leadership as they negotiate their way through labor-management strife, political turmoil, and natural disasters. Success or failure is dependent...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684871408
• ISBN13: 9780684871400
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Free Press
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

Received this book faster than expected and best of all at a great price. Couldnt ask for a better deal

Very interesting but hard to get started

The role-playing approach to learning is very interesting and has shown some very positive results in the classroom. This manual contains a wealth of information, but it is difficult for a beginner to know how to get started. A sample introductory lesson or two would have been helpful.

Read the rules!!!

If you are going to engage in a SIMSOC in any situation or group, be certain you read the rules... plan a strategy. Don't wait until you get there.This is an awesome experience and you don't want to get left behind.