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Game theory meets social science in complexity.
If you're interested in understanding how intricate social behaviors and cooperation emerge, "The Complexity of Cooperation" might just deepen your appreciation for the nuances involved. Axelrod's accessible writing makes sophisticated concepts like game theory and agent-based modeling understandable. It's like putting on a new pair of glasses that clarify why individuals and societies interact the way they do, guided by invisible rules and patterns you'll soon begin to notice everywhere.
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ISBN: 9780691015675
Authors:
Robert Axelrod
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Date of Publication: 1997-08-18
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Politics,
Economics,
Sociology,
Political Science,
Psychology,
Sociology,
Social Science
Goodreads rating: 3.99
(rated by 195 readers)
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Game theory meets social science in complexity.
If you're interested in understanding how intricate social behaviors and cooperation emerge, "The Complexity of Cooperation" might just deepen your appreciation for the nuances involved. Axelrod's accessible writing makes sophisticated concepts like game theory and agent-based modeling understandable. It's like putting on a new pair of glasses that clarify why individuals and societies interact the way they do, guided by invisible rules and patterns you'll soon begin to notice everywhere.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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