Agent-Based Models of Geographical Systems [Hardcover]

This unique book brings together a comprehensive set of papers on the background, theory, technical issues and applications of agent-based modelling (ABM) within geographical systems. This collection of papers is an invaluable reference point for the experienced agent-based modeller as well those new to the area.? Specific geographical issues such as handling scale and space are dealt with as well as practical advice from leading experts about designing and creating ABMs, handling complexity, visualising and validating model outputs.? With contributions from many of the worlds leading research institutions, the latest applied research (micro and macro applications) from around the globe exemplify what can be achieved in geographical context.

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This book is relevant to researchers, postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students, and professionals in the areas of quantitative geography, spatial analysis, spatial modelling, social simulation modelling and geographical information sciences.

Comprising of a comprehensive set of papers, this volume discusses the background, theory, technical issues and applications of agent-based modelling (ABM) within geographical systems. As ABM continues to develop as a methodology in geography across the social sciences, the text draws synthesizes the research.

1: Mike Batty, Andrew Crooks, Linda See?and Alison Heppenstall: Introduction.- Part 1: Computational Modelling: Techniques for Modelling Geographical Systems.- 2: Mike Batty: A Generic Framework for Computational Spatial Modelling.- 3: Mark Birkin and Linda Wu: A Review of Microsimulation and Hybrid Agent Based Approach.- 4: Sanna Iltanen: Cellular Automata in Urban Spatial Modelling.- 5: Andrew Crooks and Alison Heppenstall: Introduction to Agent-Based Modelling.- Part 2: Principles and Concepts of Agent-Based Modelling.- 6: David O'Sullivan et al: Agent-Based Models -?Because they're Worth it?.- 7: Stevl£¡