Modeling Social Behavior: Mathematical and Agent-Based Models of Social Dynamics and Cultural Evolution - Couverture souple

Smaldino, Paul E.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0691224145 ISBN 13 : 9780691224145

Editeur : Princeton University Press, 2023

Synopsis

A comprehensive introduction to mathematical and agent-based modeling of social behavior

This book provides a unified, theory-driven introduction to key mathematical and agent-based models of social dynamics and cultural evolution, teaching readers how to build their own models, analyze them, and integrate them with empirical research programs. It covers a variety of modeling topics, each exemplified by one or more archetypal models, and helps readers to develop strong theoretical foundations for understanding social behavior. Modeling Social Behavior equips social, behavioral, and cognitive scientists with an essential tool kit for thinking about and studying complex social systems using mathematical and computational models.

• Combines both mathematical and agent-based modeling of social behavior
• Integrates cognitive science, social science, and cultural evolution
• Covers topics such as the philosophy of modeling, collective movement, segregation, contagion, polarization, the evolution of cooperation, the emergence of norms, networks, and the scientific process
• Discusses more advanced topics, including how to use models to build a more robust empirical research program
• An ideal introductory textbook for graduate students or advanced undergraduates
• An invaluable resource for practitioners

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Paul E. Smaldino is professor of cognitive and information sciences at the University of California, Merced, and external professor at the Santa Fe Institute.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Princeton University Press
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0691224145
• ISBN 13: 9780691224145
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 360
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible