Social Control, Social Sciences - Methodology, Game Theory & Study, Mathematical Programming & Operations Research
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Overview
SIMSOC (which is pronounced sim-sock and stands for simulated society) is the most versatile role-playing game in the world. It has been used by hundreds of thousands of people and tens of thousands of groups, in introductory sociology courses and business seminars, for firsthand understanding of the forces that determine success or failure in any group or society. Coordinators accustomed to the previous edition will find no cumbersome rule changes -- this edition is simpler yet broader than its predecessor. New to it are:
- Simpler, streamlined rules.
- Increased size levels so that SIMSOC exercises can accommodate up to ninety people.
- A way to simulate generating private capital through direct investment.
- Numerous options covering everything from cellular phones to e-mail, which can be used at the coordinator's discretion.
- Readings from professionals and popular authors like Robert Putnam and Nicholas Lemann to address issues important to sociologists and managers of complex organizations.
Editorials
Booknews
SIMSOC (simulated society) is a social process game for actively involving students at the college level (and adults in leadership training programs) in the processes of conflict, protest, social control and social change. This edition represents a newly revised version of the game. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
February 18, 1991
Publisher
The Free Press
Pages
69
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780029112021