Only 14 days left to write a paper for ESSA 2009. (Deadline 15th April). Some papers have already been submitted. See http://cress.soc.surrey.ac.uk/essa2009/submission.php As well as papers on social simluation in general there are special topics on: Special Topic: Social Processes of Science Special Topic: Social Conflict Special Topic: Market Dynamics Special Topic: Rich Cognitive Models Special Topic: Policy Modelling Special Topic: Social Norms Special Topic: Societal Transitions for more details on the special topics see: http://cress.soc.surrey.ac.uk/essa2009/specialTopics.php -- Regards. -------------------------------------------------- Bruce Edmonds, Centre for Policy Modelling, Manchester Metropolitan University, Aytoun Bldg., Aytoun Street, Manchester, M1 3GH. UK. Tel: +44 161 247 6479 http://bruce.edmonds.name