Abstract
Social science computerized simulation is the subject both of great pessimism and great optimism. The case for each viewpoint is explored, emphasizing highlights of the past decade. In a concluding section, three forces that may further the diffusion of computerized simulation in social science are outlined: hypertext and hypermedia, graphical user interfaces and scientific visualization, and artificial intelligence and expert systems.
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