Interdisciplinary Applications of Agent-Based Social Simulation and Modeling

Social simulation can be a difficult discipline to encompass fully. There are many methods, models, directions, and theories that can be discussed and applied to various social sciences. Anthropology, sociology, political science, economy, government, and management can all benefit from social simulation. Interdisciplinary Applications of Agent-Based Social Simulation and Modeling aims to bring a different perspective to this interdisciplinary topic. This book presents current discussions and new insights on social simulation as a whole, focusing on its dangers, pitfalls, deceits, and challenges. This book is an essential reference for researchers in this field, professionals using social simulation, and even students studying this discipline.

Diana Francisca Adamatti is associate professor at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Brazil. She received her PhD from Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil (2007). She has a MSc from Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (2003) and BSc from Universidade de Caxias do Sul (2000), both in Brazil. Her research areas are Multiagent Systems, Trust and Natural Research Management.