{"product_id":"modeling-and-simulation-for-analyzing-global-events-hardback-9780470478417","title":"Modeling and Simulation for Analyzing Global Events (Hardback) 9780470478417","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eModeling and Simulation for Analyzing Global Events\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn A. Sokolowski (Author), Catherine M. Banks (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470478417, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 30 July 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages, Charts: 26 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Graphs: 14 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e24.1 x 16.1 x 1.5 cm, 0.435 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eone-of-a-kind introduction to the theory and application of modeling and simulation techniques in the realm of international studies\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eModeling and Simulation for Analyzing Global Events\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding a theoretical foundation while also illustrating modern examples, the book contains three parts:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvancing Global Studies\u003c\/b\u003e—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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModeling Paradigms\u003c\/b\u003e—examines various methods of modeling including system dynamics, agent-based modeling, social network modeling, and game theory. This section also explores the theory and construction of these modeling paradigms, the fundamentals for their application, and various contexts for their use.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModeling Global Events\u003c\/b\u003e—applies the modeling paradigms to four real-world events that are representative of several fundamental areas of social science studies: internal commotion within an anarchic state, a multi-layered study of the Solidarity movement in Poland, uni-lateral military intervention, and the issue of compellence and deterrence during a national security crisis.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eModeling and Simulation for Analyzing Global Events\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent book for statistics, engineering, computer science, economics, and social sciences courses on modeling and simulation at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It is also an insightful reference for professionals who would like to develop modeling and simulation skills for analyzing and communicating human behavior observed in real-world events and complex global case studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI PRINCIPLES OF MODELING AND SIMULATION: ADVANCING GLOBAL STUDIES 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Modeling and Simulation: What, When, and Why 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 3\u003cbr\u003eAn Overview of Modeling and Simulation 4\u003cbr\u003eA Brief History of Modeling and Simulation 8\u003cbr\u003eWhy Use Modeling and Simulation 16\u003cbr\u003eConclusions 20\u003cbr\u003eKey Terms 21\u003cbr\u003eReferences 21\u003cbr\u003eFurther Reading 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Research Methodologies for Modeling Global Events 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 23\u003cbr\u003eGlobal Events and the Social Sciences 25\u003cbr\u003eQualitative and Quantitative Research 28\u003cbr\u003eModeling and Simulation of Global Events 32\u003cbr\u003eMapping Data: A Suggested Methodology 36\u003cbr\u003eModel Validation 39\u003cbr\u003eConclusions 40\u003cbr\u003eKey Terms 41\u003cbr\u003eReferences 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eII MODELING PARADIGMS 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 System Dynamics 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 45\u003cbr\u003eDynamic System Behavior 46\u003cbr\u003eBuilding Blocks of System Dynamics Models 51\u003cbr\u003eConclusions 61\u003cbr\u003eKey Terms 61\u003cbr\u003eReferences 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Agent-Based Modeling and Social Networks 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 63\u003cbr\u003eAgent-Based Models: Description and Definition 64\u003cbr\u003eSocial Networks 76\u003cbr\u003eBuilding an Agent-Based Model 77\u003cbr\u003eConclusions 78\u003cbr\u003eKey Terms 78\u003cbr\u003eReferences 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Game Theory 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 81\u003cbr\u003eFundamentals of Game Theory 81\u003cbr\u003eTypes of Games 86\u003cbr\u003eConclusions 95\u003cbr\u003eKey Terms 95\u003cbr\u003eReferences 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIII MODELING GLOBAL EVENTS 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Case Study: Colombia—A Country Study of Insurgency 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 99\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping the Research Question and Methodology 101\u003cbr\u003eBackground: Qualitative Research 102\u003cbr\u003eMapping Qualitative to Quantitative 108\u003cbr\u003eSystem Dynamics 115\u003cbr\u003eResponding to the Research Question 117\u003cbr\u003eKey Terms 120\u003cbr\u003eReferences 120\u003cbr\u003eCase Study Bibliography 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Case Study: The 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