Modeling And Simulation For Analyzing Global Events John A Sokolowski by John A. Sokolowski, Catherine M. Banks(auth.) 9780470478417, 9780470486993, 0470478411, 0470486996 instant download after payment.

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 outline the selection and construction of the best model for understanding the event?s data.

Providing a theoretical foundation while also illustrating modern examples, the book contains three parts:

• Advancing Global Studies—introduces the what, when, and why of modeling and simulation and also explores its brief history, various uses, and some of the advantages and disadvantages of modeling and simulation in problem solving. In addition, the differences in qualitative and quantitative research methods, mapping data, and conducting model validation are also discussed.Content:
  Chapter 1 Modeling and Simulation: What, When, and Why (pages 1–22):
  Chapter 2 Research Methodologies for Modeling Global Events (pages 23–41):
  Chapter 3 System Dynamics (pages 43–62):
  Chapter 4 Agent?Based Modeling and Social Networks (pages 63–79):
  Chapter 5 Game Theory (pages 81–96):
  Chapter 6 Case Study: Colombia—A Country Study of Insurgency (pages 97–122):
  Chapter 7 Case Study: The Polish Solidarity Movement—Laying the Foundation for the Collapse of Soviet Communism (pages 123–154):
  Chapter 8 Case Study: Vietnam—Johnson's War, 1963–1965 (pages 155–175):
  Chapter 9 Case Study: Cuban Missile Crisis—A National Security Emergency (pages 177–201):