|  | Sokolowski, John A. / Banks, Catherine M.
Modeling and Simulation for Analyzing Global Events
 1. Edition - July 2009
83.90 Euro
2009. 206 Pages, Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0-470-47841-1
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-47841-7 - John Wiley & Sons
Short description
The field of modeling and simulation is expanding as interest in the discipline and its applications increase. Serving as an introduction to the theory and applications of modeling and simulation in the realm of international studies, Modeling and Simulation for Analyzing Global Events integrates modeling and simulation theories, methods, and data to analyze real-world global and domestic challenges that involve technological and social issues. Coverage provides professionals and graduate students with an understanding of historical and contemporary global events, represented in a scientific format.
From the contents
Preface.
I PRINCIPLES OF MODELING AND SIMULATION: ADVANCING GLOBAL STUDIES.
1 Modeling and Simulation: What, When, and Why.
Introduction.
An Overview of Modeling and Simulation.
A Brief History of Modeling and Simulation.
Why Use Modeling and Simulation.
Conclusions.
Key Terms.
References.
Further Reading.
2 Research Methodologies for Modeling Global Events.
Introduction.
Global Events and the Social Sciences.
Qualitative and Quantitative Research.
Modeling and Simulation of Global Events.
Mapping Data: A Suggested Methodology.
Model Validation.
Conclusions.
Key Terms.
References.
II MODELING PARADIGMS.
3 System Dynamics.
Introduction.
Dynamic System Behavior.
Building Blocks of System Dynamics Models.
Conclusions.
Key Terms.
References.
4 Agent-Based Modeling and Social Networks.
Introduction.
Agent-Based Models: Description and Definition.
Social Networks.
Building an Agent-Based Model.
Conclusions.
Key Terms.
References.
5 Game Theory.
Introduction.
Fundamentals of Game Theory.
Types of Games.
Conclusions.
Key Terms.
References.
III MODELING GLOBAL EVENTS.
6 Case Study: Colombia--A Country Study on Insurgency.
Introduction.
Developing the Research Question and Methodology.
Background: Qualitative Research.
Mapping Qualitative to Quantitative.
System Dynamics.
Responding to the Research Question.
Key Terms.
References.
Case Study Bibliography.
7 Case Study: The Polish Solidarity Movement--Laying the Foundation for the Collapse of Soviet Communism.
Introduction.
Developing the Research Question and Methodology.
Background: Qualitative Research.
Measuring Agents and Environments: Stimuli and Actions.
Modeling Human Behavior with Agents.
Responding to the Research Question.
Conclusions.
Key Terms.
References.
Case Study Bibliography.
8 Case Study: Vietnam--Johnson's War, 1963-1965.
Introduction.
Developing the Research Question and Methodology.
Background: Qualitative Research.
Analyzing the Social Network Structures.
Social Network Aspects of Human Behavior Modeling.
Agent-Based Model Development.
Responding to the Research Question.
Key Terms.
References.
Case Study Bibliography.
9 Case Study: Cuban Missile Crisis--A National Security Emergency.
Introduction.
Developing the Research Question and Methodology.
Background: Qualitative Research.
Evaluating Behaviors.
Game Theory.
Responding to the Research Question.
Key Terms.
References.
Case Study Bibliography.
Index.
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