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100	1		_aSmaldino, Paul E., _d1980- _eauthor. _93327
245	1	0	_aModeling social behavior : _bmathematical and agent-based models of social dynamics and cultural evolution / _cPaul E. Smaldino.
264		1	_aPrinceton ; _aOxford : _bPrinceton University Press, _c[2023]
300			_axvii, 341 pages : _bcolor illustrations ; _c26 cm
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_aunmediated _bn _2rdamedia
338			_avolume _bnc _2rdacarrier
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_a"Some of the most pressing questions of our time concern how groups behave, from political polarization and cooperation to collective action, social influence and cultural evolution. This book is intended to equip scholars in the social, behavioral, and cognitive sciences with a toolkit for thinking about and studying social dynamics using mathematical and computational models. Currently, there are two approaches for modeling social dynamics: mathematical models and agent-based models. In this book, Smaldino treats the two traditions as complementary, rather than separate. Combining theory-driven instruction on key mathematical and agent-based models of social dynamics and cultural evolution with practical, specific examples of how to use models, the book offers an introduction to both kinds of modelling and shows readers how to build their own models, analyze them, and integrate them with empirical research.The book assumes minimal background in either programming or advanced mathematics"-- _cProvided by publisher.
520			_a"A comprehensive introduction to mathematical and agent-based modeling of social behaviorThis 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 behaviorIntegrates cognitive science, social science, and cultural evolutionCovers topics such as the philosophy of modeling, collective movement, segregation, contagion, polarization, the evolution of cooperation, the emergence of norms, networks, and the scientific processDiscusses more advanced topics, including how to use models to build a more robust empirical research programAn ideal introductory textbook for graduate students or advanced undergraduatesAn invaluable resource for practitioners"-- _cProvided by publisher.
650		0	_aSocial groups _xMathematical models. _93328
650		0	_aSocial interaction _xMathematical models. _93329
650		0	_aSocial psychology _xMathematical models. _93330
650		7	_aSOCIAL SCIENCE / Methodology _2bisacsh _93331
650		7	_aSCIENCE / Cognitive Science _2bisacsh _93332
776	0	8	_iOnline version: _aSmaldino, Paul E., 1980- _tModeling social behavior _dPrinceton : Princeton University Press, [2023] _z9780691224152 _w(DLC) 2023001027
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