RMF2012 Abstracts
Session: Monday 2nd July PM (15.30 - 17.00)
Title: Complexity Science Meets Social Science
Name: Alison Cooper
Affiliation: University of Surrey
Abstract Details
The session will introduce what complexity science means to social scientists. It will look at how the methods can be applied to and are informed by social questions.
It will aim to provide an overview of key methods and concepts, and consider the challenges of research and communication through exploring the application of novel techniques at disciplinary interfaces.
Taster case studies will be presented to demonstrate the range of methods, questions and approaches. They will cover topics such as trust in communities and modelling the London riots, using techniques from maths, geography, theoretical physics, computer modelling, psychology and social science.
Presentation downloads
Presenter: Seth Bullock
Complexity Science as Magic Feather
Presenter: Alison Cooper
Complexity Science Meets Social Science
The level of the session is: Accessible
Presentation details
Presenter 1
Start time: 15:30
Presentation title: Complexity Science in the Real World Network
Author: Miss Alison Cooper
Affiliation: Network Coordinator
Presenter 2
Start time: 15:35
Presentation title: Complexity Science Methods at the Social Sciences Interface
Author: Professor Seth Bullock
Affiliation: University of Southampton
Presenter 3
Start time: 16:05
Presentation title: Modelling Psychological Concepts of Trust
Author: Dr Nick Shryane
Affiliation: University of Manchester
Presenter 4
Start time: 16:30
Presentation title: Spatial Analysis Modelling of the London Riots
Author: Dr Hannah Fry
Affiliation: UCL
Presenter 5
Start time: 17:00
Presentation title: Q&A
Author: Dr Frank Schiller
Affiliation: University of Surrey