[Swarm-Modelling] New Book on How to Do Agent-based Modeling

[North, Michael]

We are pleased to announce the release of a new book on how to do
agent-based modeling and simulation. The book is titled "Managing
Business Complexity: Discovering Strategic Solutions with Agent-Based
Modeling and Simulation." The book teaches readers:

1. how to think about agent-based modeling, that is, about agents and
their interactions;
2. how to explain the features and advantages of agent-based modeling to
other people; and
3. how to actually implement agent-based simulations.

The new book is intended to be a complete agent-based modeling resource,
accessible to readers who haven't had any previous experience in
building agent-based simulations, or any other kinds of models, for that
matter.

According to Scott E. Page of the University of Michigan and the Santa
Fe Institute and the author of "The Difference: How the Power of
Diversity Creates Better Groups, Teams, Schools, and Societies:"

"This is hands down the best book ever written on applying agent-based
models. You have two choices: you can read this book, or you can fall
behind your competitors."

Vincent P. Roske, Jr., Former Deputy Director for Wargaming, Simulation,
and Analysis, U.S. Department of Defense Joint Staff Force Structure,
Resources, and Assessment Directorate has stated that:

"Managing Business Complexity is a thorough, practical, and
easy-to-understand guide to effective agent-based modeling and
simulation. It's a must read for anyone considering applications of
agent-based modeling for solving real-world problems."

The book's details are as follows:

Title: "Managing Business Complexity: Discovering Strategic Solutions
with Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation"
Authors: Michael J. North and Charles M. Macal
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: March 2007
ISBN: 0-19-517211-6

The book's table of contents is as follows:

1. The Challenge
2. The ABMS Paradigm
3. Agents Up Close
4. The Roots of ABMS
5. The Role of ABMS
6. Discovering Agents and Agent Behaviors
7. Office ABMS
8. How to Do Desktop ABMS
9. How to Do Participatory ABMS
10. How to Do Large-Scale ABMS
11. ABMS Verification and Validation
12. A Visual Approach to Data Collection and Cleaning
13. Understanding and Presenting ABMS Results
14. ABMS Project Management
15. Rising to the Challenge

Further information on the book can be found at the following address:

        http://tinyurl.com/2sgtlc

Please accept our apologies for multiple postings!

Highest regards,

Michael J. North and Charles M. Macal