05026nam 2200661Ia 450 991014308470332120170810191916.01-282-23708-X97866122370890-470-48699-60-470-48698-8(CKB)1000000000773804(EBL)448828(OCoLC)441892288(SSID)ssj0000340480(PQKBManifestationID)11274436(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000340480(PQKBWorkID)10388733(PQKB)10553451(MiAaPQ)EBC448828(EXLCZ)99100000000077380420081211d2009 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrModeling and simulation for analyzing global events[electronic resource] /John A. Sokolowski, Catherine M. BanksHoboken, NJ Wileyc20091 online resource (221 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-470-47841-1 Includes bibliographical references and index.MODELING AND SIMULATION FOR ANALYZING GLOBAL EVENTS; 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 MethodologyModel ValidationConclusions; 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 of InsurgencyIntroductionDeveloping 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 TermsReferencesCase 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 TheoryResponding to the Research QuestionKey Terms; References; Case Study Bibliography; Indexone-of-a-kind introduction to the theory and application of modeling and simulation techniques in the realm of international studies Modeling and Simulation for Analyzing Global Events provides an orientation to the theory and application of modeling and simulation techniques in social science disciplines. This book guides readers in developing quantitative and numeric representations of real-world events based on qualitative analysis. With an emphasis on gathering and mapping empirical data, the authors detail the steps needed for accurately analyzing global events and outlineEvent history analysisEvent history analysisComputer simulationHistoryMathematical modelsSocial sciencesMathematical modelsElectronic books.Event history analysis.Event history analysisComputer simulation.HistoryMathematical models.Social sciencesMathematical models.001.4Sokolowski John A.1953-862787Banks Catherine M.1960-862788MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910143084703321Modeling and simulation for analyzing global events1926056UNINA