The role for simulations in theory construction for the social sciences: case studies concerning Divergent Modes of Religiosity

Religion is, at the very least, a highly complex social phenomenon. The theories we use to understand religion - and sociocultural systems more generally - are often so complex that even experts in the field may not be able to see all their consequences. Social simulations can help us understand and...

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Authors: Whitehouse, Harvey (Author) ; Kahn, Ken (Author) ; Hochberg, Michael E. (Author) ; Bryson, Joanna J. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge 2012
In: Religion, brain & behavior
Year: 2012, Volume: 2, Issue: 3, Pages: 182-201
Further subjects:B modes of religiosity
B cargo cult
B socio-cultural evolution
B Religion
B Ritual
B ABM
B computational modeling
B simulations
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