[Swarm-Modelling] Textbooks on agent-based modeling

[Steve Railsback]

I would like to make people aware of two textbooks on agent- and 
individual-based modeling that are in preparation.

Volker Grimm and I are preparing a textbook on individual- and 
agent-based modeling in science. The book is designed to support a 
college class, even if the instructor has little experience with IBMs, 
but also to support people teaching themselves. It is primarily about 
scientific modeling but also teaches programming with the NetLogo platform.

We are still writing, but drafts of most chapters (and supporting 
materials) are now available for people to look at, try, and provide 
feedback to us on. Please see its new web site: 
http://www.railsback-grimm-abm-book.com

I am also aware that Uri Wilensky (who runs the NetLogo project) and 
William Rand are also preparing a textbook on agent-based modeling that 
uses NetLogo; they expect it to be published next year.

Steve Railsback