Advances in Chaos Theory Crime and Neighborhoods: Measureing the Unmeasureable

Dear Colleagues,

Measuring social science variables and analyzing them in the context of the multvariable environment in which they exist has been a contining challenge for researchers. While some argue we could overcome these challenges by just doing a better job with existing analyses, others propose the best way to examine the social context of crime and other social factors is through complex systems anlayses. This too has its issues as social science data does not lend itself well to thousands of data points over time for a single variable, and requires multiple variables to represent the social environment.

This special issue aims to provide an outlet for innovative thinking in using complex systems science in crime, justice, and neighbohood research. It seeks to advance theory and analysis in various aspects of complex systems theory. Submissions may include original research articles, comprehensive reviews, concept papers, and communications. Potential topics include but are not limited to:

• Data collection strategies for social science variables
• Innovative methods of complex system analysis
• Multivariable complex system analysis methods
• Complex system theory in neighborhood context
• Agent based models for complex system analysis

Prof. Dr. Jeffery T. Walker
Guest Editor

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• chaos theory and crime
• neighborhoods systems
• agent based models