Re: [Swarm-Modelling] Textbooks on agent-based modeling

[Ken Lloyd]

Steve,

Thanks for the information.

Ken Lloyd 

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> Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:32 AM
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> Subject: [Swarm-Modelling] Textbooks on agent-based modeling
> 
> 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
> 
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