Abstract
The theme and key ideas behind the special issue are discussed, in particular the terms: “ethnocentrism” and “diversity.” It picks out three very influential simulation models in this area, pointing out that these are at the abstract end of the simulation spectrum, thus not strongly related to any data and overinterpreted by many subsequent readers. It also briefly discusses four themes that emerged in an associated workshop. Finally, the four papers in the special issue are outlined, and this concludes with a plea for research which (a) makes greater use of social science data, (b) is more open minded about the assumptions made, and (c) is more cautious as to the interpretation of simulations.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 359-364 |
| Journal | Social Science Computer Review |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Early online date | 3 Feb 2019 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2020 |
Keywords
- agents
- diversity
- ethnocentrism
- immigration
- in-group
- racism
- simulation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences
- Computer Science Applications
- Library and Information Sciences
- Law
Access to Document
- Edmonds_et_al_Simulation_models_of_ethnocentrism_Social_Science_Computer_Review_2018
Checked for eligibility: 23/01/2019 Edmonds, B., Hales, D., & Lessard-Phillips, L. (2019). Simulation Models of Ethnocentrism and Diversity: An Introduction to the Special Issue. Social Science Computer Review. https://doi.org/10.1177/0894439318824316