Dynamics in human and primate societies : agent-based modeling of social and spatial processes / [edited] by Timothy A. Kohler and George J. Gumerman.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kohler, Timothy A. (Timothy Alan), 1949-

Gumerman, George J.

Series:

Proceedings volume in the Santa Fe Institute studies in the sciences of complexity

Santa Fe Institute studies in the sciences of complexity

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social evolution--Mathematical models.

Social evolution.

Social evolution--Computer simulation.

Social history--To 500--Mathematical models.

Social history.

Mathematical models.

Social history--To 500--Computer simulation.

Animal societies--Mathematical models.

Animal societies.

Animal societies--Computer simulation.

Social behavior in animals--Mathematical models.

Social behavior in animals.

Social behavior in animals--Computer simulation.

Computer simulation.

Physical Description:

xiii, 398 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Oxford University Press, 2000.

Summary:

As part of the SFI series, this book presents the most up-to-date research in the study of human and primate societies, presenting recent advances in software and algorithms for modeling societies. It also addresses case studies that have applied agent-based modeling approaches in archaeology, cultural anthropology, primatology, and sociology. Many things set this book apart from any other on modeling in the social sciences, including the emphasis on small-scale societies and the attempts to maximize realism in the modeling efforts applied to social problems and questions. It is an ideal book for professionals in archaeology or cultural anthropology as well as a valuable tool for those studying primatology or computer science.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0195131673

0195131681

OCLC:

41527935