Session: Complexity and Method

Time: Thursday 7th July, 09:15 - 10:45

Convenor:

Dr Emma Uprichard (Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies, University of Warwick)

Abstract Details

Since the late 1990s, a lot of work has adopted a complexity approach to study a wide range of topics across the social sciences. However, empirical applications of complexity in social science are still few and far between. This session will give some examples of some cutting edge empirical work in this area. In so doing, we will spell out some of the key methodological implications of applying complexity empirically to conduct forward facing social science research.

Presentation downloads

Presenter: Brian Castellani

Complexity, Methods and Health

Presenter: Lasse Gerrits

Complexity, cases and policy-making

The level of the session is: Accessible

Presentation details

Presentation 1

Start time: 09:20

Presentation title: Complexity, cases and health

Presenter:

Professor Brian Castellani (Dept of Sociology, University of Kent, USA)

Presentation 2

Start time: 09:40

Presentation title: Complexity, cases and policy-making

Presenter:

Professor Lasse Gerrits (Otto-Friedrich, Universität Bamberg)