Gingold, Chaim

Building SimCity: How to Put the World in a Machine

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ISBN 13:
9780262547482
author:
Gingold, Chaim
format:
Paperback
publisher:
MIT Press Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
486
Dimensions:
23.1 x 15 x 2.3 centimetres (0.4
Genre:
Computers, Entertainment & Games, Computers,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£43.26

Description

Building SimCity: A History of Computer Simulation and Urban Planning By Chaim Gingold, published by MIT Press in 2024. This book offers a unique perspective on the history of computer simulation, tracing its evolution through one of the most influential games ever made: SimCity. Author Chaim Gingold explores how Will Wright's urban planning game was designed to learn about cities, drawing inspiration from traditional approaches to modeling and thinking about complex systems. Through a richly visual narrative, Building SimCity delves into the history of Maxis, the company behind SimCity, and its relationships with venture capitalists, Nintendo, and other key players in the gaming industry. The book also examines the evolution of computer simulation, from the dawn of programmable computers to miniature cities made of construction paper. With a treasure trove of visual matter, including diagrams, photographs, and artwork, Building SimCity brings its wide-ranging subjects to life, providing a fascinating insight into the history of technology, software, and simulation.

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