Agent-based computational sociology / Flaminio Squazzoni.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Squazzoni, Flaminio.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer simulation.

Social interaction.

Sociology--Research--Methodology.

Sociology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (258 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley & Sons, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Most of the intriguing social phenomena of our time, such as international terrorism, social inequality, and urban ethnic segregation, are consequences of complex forms of agent interaction that are difficult to observe methodically and experimentally. This book looks at a new research stream that makes use of advanced computer simulation modelling techniques to spotlight agent interaction that allows us to explain the emergence of social patterns. It presents a method to pursue analytical sociology investigations that look at relevant social mechanisms in various empirical situations, such

Contents:

Agent-Based Computational Sociology; Contents; Preface; 1 What is agent-based computational sociology all about?; 1.1 Predecessors and fathers; 1.2 The main ideas of agent-based computational sociology; 1.2.1 The primacy of models; 1.2.2 The generative approach; 1.2.3 The micro-macro link; 1.2.4 Process and change; 1.2.5 The unexcluded middle; 1.2.6 Trans-disciplinarity; 1.3 What are ABMs?; 1.4 A classification of ABM use in social research; References; 2 Cooperation, coordination and social norms; 2.1 Direct reciprocity and the persistence of interaction

2.2 Strong reciprocity and social sanctions2.3 Disproportionate prior exposure; 2.4 Partner selection; 2.5 Reputation; 2.6 The emergence of conventions; References; 3 Social influence; 3.1 Segregation dynamics; 3.2 Threshold behavior and opinions; 3.3 Culture dynamics and diversity; 3.4 Social reflexivity; References; 4 The methodology; 4.1 The method; 4.2 Replication; 4.2.1 The querelle about segregation; 4.2.2 The querelle about trust and mobility; 4.3 Multi-level empirical validation; References; 5 Conclusions; References; Appendix A; A.1 Research centers; A.2 Scientific associations

A.3 JournalsA.4 Simulation tools; References; Appendix B; B.1 Example I: Partner selection and dynamic networks (Boero, Bravo and Squazzoni 2010); B.2 Example II: Reputation (Boero et al. 2010); References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613621344

9781119941637

1119941636

9781280591518

128059151X

9781119954200

1119954207

9781119954194

1119954193

OCLC:

784124292