Artificial Societies: The Computer Simulation Of Social Life

by Nigel Gilbert (Editor), Rosaria Conte (Editor)

Overview

An exploration of the implications of developments in artificial intelligence for social scientific research, which builds on the theoretical and methodological insights provided by "Simulating societies".; This book is intended for worldwide library market for social science subjects such as sociology, political science, geography, archaeology/anthropology, and significant appeal within computer science, particularly artificial intelligence. Also personal reference for researchers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781857283051
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/29/1995
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Gilbert, Nigel; Conte, Rosaria

Table of Contents

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