Title New Frontiers in the Study of Social Phenomena : Cognition, Complexity, Adaptation Author(s) Cecconi, Federico Publication Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2016. Description X, 206 p. 49 illus. in color : online resource Abstract Note This book studies social phenomena in a new way, by making judicious use of computer technology. The book addresses the entire spectrum of classic studies in social science, from experiments to the computational models, with a multidisciplinary approach. The book is suitable for those who want to get a picture of what it means to do social research today, and also to get an indication of the major open issues. The book is connected to a database of code for simulations, experimental data and allows to activate a subscription to a teaching tool using NetLogo, a programming language widely used in the social studies. The authors are researchers with first-hand experience research projects, both basic and applied. The work will be useful for those who want to understand more of the social, economic and political phenomena via computer applications ISBN,Price 9783319239385 Keyword(s) 1. APPLICATION SOFTWARE 2. COMPLEX SYSTEMS 3. COMPLEXITY 4. COMPUTATIONAL COMPLEXITY 5. Computer Appl. in Social and Behavioral Sciences 6. DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS 7. EBOOK 8. EBOOK - SPRINGER 9. Economic sociology 10. Organizational Studies, Economic Sociology 11. STATISTICAL PHYSICS 12. Statistical Physics and Dynamical Systems 13. SYSTEM THEORY Item Type eBook Multi-Media Links Please Click here for eBook Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location I09731     On Shelf