Introduction to Mathematical Sociology

Name: Introduction to Mathematical Sociology
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SKU: 9780691145495
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By Phillip Bonacich and Philip Lu

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Introduction to Mathematical Sociology is a comprehensive and self-contained primer that equips undergraduate students with the essential mathematical tools and applications pivotal to understanding social behaviour. Covering topics such as linear algebra, graph theory, set theory, game theory, and probability, the authors demonstrate how these methods apply to diverse sociological phenomena including social networks, demography, Markov chains, and complex systems. The book also integrates numerous exercises and user-friendly Mathematica-based simulations, facilitating practical exploration of models and parameter effects.
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This book is ideal for undergraduate students in sociology and other social sciences who seek a thorough grounding in the mathematical techniques underlying social behaviour models. It best suits readers comfortable with some mathematics and interested in applying quantitative and computational methods to social phenomena.

Mathematical models and computer simulations of complex social systems have become everyday tools in sociology. This title features a comprehensive, self-contained primer on the mathematical tools and applications that sociologists use to understand social behavior.

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Mathematical models and computer simulations of complex social systems have become everyday tools in sociology. Yet until now, students had no up-to-date textbook from which to learn these techniques. Introduction to Mathematical Sociology fills this gap, providing undergraduates with a comprehensive, self-contained primer on the mathematical tools and applications that sociologists use to understand social behaviour.

Phillip Bonacich and Philip Lu cover all the essential mathematics, including linear algebra, graph theory, set theory, game theory, and probability. They show how to apply these mathematical tools to demography; patterns of power, influence, and friendship in social networks; Markov chains; the evolution and stability of cooperation in human groups; chaotic and complex systems; and more.

Introduction to Mathematical Sociology also features numerous exercises throughout and is accompanied by easy-to-use Mathematica-based computer simulations that students can utilise to examine the effects of changing parameters on model behaviour.

Key Features:

Provides an up-to-date and self-contained introduction to mathematical sociology.
Explains essential mathematical tools and their applications.
Includes numerous exercises throughout.
Features easy-to-use computer simulations to help students master concepts.

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Reviewed as an excellent introduction to the field, the book is praised for providing foundational knowledge beneficial for future simulation studies in sociology and related social sciences. It is especially recommended for readers with some mathematical maturity interested in mathematical sociology, political science, or psychology. The accessible approach and comprehensive content make it a valuable educational resource.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691145495

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 25 halftones. 58 line illus. 30 tables.

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 567g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Phillip Bonacich is professor emeritus of sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Philip Lu is a PhD candidate in sociology at UCLA.