Edmund Chattoe
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 284254 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Edmund Chattoe |
| NOMBRES | Edmund |
| APELLIDO | Chattoe |
| FIRMA | CHATTOE E |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Surrey |
| VERIFICADO | No |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 8 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 19 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 8 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 1999 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2006 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
Using Evolutionary Analogies in Social Science
This chapter considers the use of evolutionary analogies (EA) in social science. It begins with a general discussion of the role analogy plays and then considers the specific benefits of EA for unsolved problems in social science. Most of the chapter presents two case studies of Fontana’s work. The first applies neutral networks to social structure. The second uses ‘algorith mic chemistry’ to explore industrial diversification and the emergence o…
Using simulation to develop testable functionalist explanations
Many arguments for and against functionalism have revolved around logical and methodological issues, discouraging attempts to develop testable functionalist theories. This paper takes a different approach, arguing that the problem with sociological functionalism is not its logic of explanation but the absence of appropriatetechniquesfor formalizing functionalist theories. The solution presented - agent-based simulation - is illustrated by a case …
It’s Not Who You Know—It’s What You Know About People You Don’t Know That Counts
This paper raises two difficulties with an earlier contribution to this Journal (Coles 2001) and proposes solutions. While we strongly support his suggestion that neglect of Social Network Analysis (SNA) has hampered criminology, and welcome his opening up of the debate, we argue that Coles has failed to make an important distinction between types of SNA data collection and presented a flawed ‘theoretical framework’. In the first section of this …
Building Empirically Plausible Multi-Agent Systems
Developing the Selectionist Paradigm in Sociology
This paper clarifies and develops some of the arguments put forward by W.G. Runciman in his 1998 Sociology article 'The Selectionist Paradigm and Its Implications for Sociology'. It intends to support his basic claim that mechanisms analogous to (but not synonymous with) natural selection are an important way of understanding both continuity and change in social systems. Nonetheless, it questions the emphasis of his discussion and extends his ana…
Understanding Consumption
This paper uses interview data from retired households to inform a discussion about economic models of consumption. It is divided into two parts. In the first part, the economic models are described. The paper then discusses several different types of reasons for finding them unhelpful in explaining consumption. The second part of the paper considers the role of 'middle range' theories in developing plausible models of household behaviour. Phenom…
Sensitivity Analysis in the Social Sciences
In the natural sciences and engineering, sensitivity analysis is a standard method for verifying simulation models. The term “sensitivity analysis” is generally used to describe a family of methods for altering the input values of the model in various ways and such analyses are included in the validation step of almost all technical simulations (Law and Kelton 1991, pp. 310ff). Nevertheless, a short review of simulation textbooks and other studie…
Talking About Budgets
This paper reports findings from twenty-six interviews conducted with retired households about the way they make budgeting decisions. The data are presented with three objectives. First, to describe the way that households carry out the process of budgeting. Secondly, to consider the implications for economic and sociological theories of consumption. Thirdly, to construct a framework for understanding budgetary decision making which organises the…
Talking About Budgets
This paper reports findings from twenty-six interviews conducted with retired households about the way they make budgeting decisions. The data are presented with three objectives. First, to describe the way that households carry out the process of budgeting. Secondly, to consider the implications for economic and sociological theories of consumption. Thirdly, to construct a framework for understanding budgetary decision making which organises the…
Using simulation to develop testable functionalist explanations
Many arguments for and against functionalism have revolved around logical and methodological issues, discouraging attempts to develop testable functionalist theories. This paper takes a different approach, arguing that the problem with sociological functionalism is not its logic of explanation but the absence of appropriatetechniquesfor formalizing functionalist theories. The solution presented - agent-based simulation - is illustrated by a case …
Developing the Selectionist Paradigm in Sociology
This paper clarifies and develops some of the arguments put forward by W.G. Runciman in his 1998 Sociology article 'The Selectionist Paradigm and Its Implications for Sociology'. It intends to support his basic claim that mechanisms analogous to (but not synonymous with) natural selection are an important way of understanding both continuity and change in social systems. Nonetheless, it questions the emphasis of his discussion and extends his ana…
Understanding Consumption
This paper uses interview data from retired households to inform a discussion about economic models of consumption. It is divided into two parts. In the first part, the economic models are described. The paper then discusses several different types of reasons for finding them unhelpful in explaining consumption. The second part of the paper considers the role of 'middle range' theories in developing plausible models of household behaviour. Phenom…
It’s Not Who You Know—It’s What You Know About People You Don’t Know That Counts
This paper raises two difficulties with an earlier contribution to this Journal (Coles 2001) and proposes solutions. While we strongly support his suggestion that neglect of Social Network Analysis (SNA) has hampered criminology, and welcome his opening up of the debate, we argue that Coles has failed to make an important distinction between types of SNA data collection and presented a flawed ‘theoretical framework’. In the first section of this …
Talking About Budgets
This paper reports findings from twenty-six interviews conducted with retired households about the way they make budgeting decisions. The data are presented with three objectives. First, to describe the way that households carry out the process of budgeting. Secondly, to consider the implications for economic and sociological theories of consumption. Thirdly, to construct a framework for understanding budgetary decision making which organises the…
Sensitivity Analysis in the Social Sciences
In the natural sciences and engineering, sensitivity analysis is a standard method for verifying simulation models. The term “sensitivity analysis” is generally used to describe a family of methods for altering the input values of the model in various ways and such analyses are included in the validation step of almost all technical simulations (Law and Kelton 1991, pp. 310ff). Nevertheless, a short review of simulation textbooks and other studie…
Understanding Consumption
This paper uses interview data from retired households to inform a discussion about economic models of consumption. It is divided into two parts. In the first part, the economic models are described. The paper then discusses several different types of reasons for finding them unhelpful in explaining consumption. The second part of the paper considers the role of 'middle range' theories in developing plausible models of household behaviour. Phenom…
Building Empirically Plausible Multi-Agent Systems
Developing the Selectionist Paradigm in Sociology
This paper clarifies and develops some of the arguments put forward by W.G. Runciman in his 1998 Sociology article 'The Selectionist Paradigm and Its Implications for Sociology'. It intends to support his basic claim that mechanisms analogous to (but not synonymous with) natural selection are an important way of understanding both continuity and change in social systems. Nonetheless, it questions the emphasis of his discussion and extends his ana…
It’s Not Who You Know—It’s What You Know About People You Don’t Know That Counts
This paper raises two difficulties with an earlier contribution to this Journal (Coles 2001) and proposes solutions. While we strongly support his suggestion that neglect of Social Network Analysis (SNA) has hampered criminology, and welcome his opening up of the debate, we argue that Coles has failed to make an important distinction between types of SNA data collection and presented a flawed ‘theoretical framework’. In the first section of this …
Using Evolutionary Analogies in Social Science
This chapter considers the use of evolutionary analogies (EA) in social science. It begins with a general discussion of the role analogy plays and then considers the specific benefits of EA for unsolved problems in social science. Most of the chapter presents two case studies of Fontana’s work. The first applies neutral networks to social structure. The second uses ‘algorith mic chemistry’ to explore industrial diversification and the emergence o…
Using simulation to develop testable functionalist explanations
Many arguments for and against functionalism have revolved around logical and methodological issues, discouraging attempts to develop testable functionalist theories. This paper takes a different approach, arguing that the problem with sociological functionalism is not its logic of explanation but the absence of appropriatetechniquesfor formalizing functionalist theories. The solution presented - agent-based simulation - is illustrated by a case …
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