{"product_id":"modeling-social-behavior-mathematical-and-agent-based-models-of-social-dynamics-and-cultural-evolution-9780691224145","title":"Modeling Social Behavior: Mathematical and Agent-Based Models of Social Dynamics and Cultural Evolution","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive introduction to mathematical and agent-based modeling of social behavior\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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. \u003ci\u003eModeling Social Behavior\u003c\/i\u003e equips social, behavioral, and cognitive scientists with an essential tool kit for thinking about and studying complex social systems using mathematical and computational models.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines both mathematical and agent-based modeling of social behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrates cognitive science, social science, and cultural evolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses more advanced topics, including how to use models to build a more robust empirical research program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn ideal introductory textbook for graduate students or advanced undergraduates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn invaluable resource for practitioners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-16566443\"\u003ePaul E. Smaldino\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Princeton University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/03\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.68lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780691224145\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0691224145\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SOC\"\u003eSocial Science\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SOC019000\"\u003eMethodology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SOC\"\u003eSocial Science\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SOC024000\"\u003eResearch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SOC\"\u003eSocial Science\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SOC026040\"\u003eSociology | Social Theory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul E. Smaldino\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of cognitive and information sciences at the University of California, Merced, and external professor at the Santa Fe Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princeton University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44718034125037,"sku":"9780691224145","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_b406d53c-e43c-4ba0-99e3-16de929a31aa.jpg?v=1704163125","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/modeling-social-behavior-mathematical-and-agent-based-models-of-social-dynamics-and-cultural-evolution-9780691224145","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}