{"product_id":"fragile-networks-identifying-vulnerabilities-and-synergies-in-an-uncertain-world-hardback-9780470444962","title":"Fragile Networks; Identifying Vulnerabilities and Synergies in an Uncertain World (Hardback) 9780470444962","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFragile Networks\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eIdentifying Vulnerabilities and Synergies in an Uncertain World\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAnna Nagurney (Author), Qiang Qiang (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470444962, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 21 July 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e344 pages, Graphs: 50 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e24.1 x 16 x 2 cm, 0.59 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA unified treatment of the vulnerabilities that exist in real-world network systems—with tools to identify synergies for mergers and acquisitions\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFragile Networks: Identifying Vulnerabilities and Synergies in an Uncertain World\u003c\/i\u003e presents a comprehensive study of network systems and the roles these systems play in our everyday lives. This book successfully conceptualizes, defines, and constructs mathematically rigorous, computer-based tools for the assessment of network performance and efficiency, along with robustness and vulnerability analysis. The result is a thorough exploration that promotes an understanding of the critical infrastructure of today's network systems, from congested urban transportation networks and supply chain networks under disruption to financial networks and the Internet.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors approach the analyses by abstracting not only topological structures of networks, but also the behavior of network users, the demand for resources, the resulting flows, and the associated costs. Following an introduction to the fundamental methodologies and tools required for network analysis and network vulnerability, the book is organized into three self-contained parts:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I—Network Fundamentals, Efficiency Measurement, and Vulnerability Analysis\u003c\/b\u003e explores the theoretical and practical foundations for a new network efficiency measure in order to assess the importance of network components in various network systems. Methodologies for distinct decision-making behaviors are outlined, along with the tools for qualitative analysis, the algorithms for the computation of solutions, and a thorough discussion of the unified network efficient measure and network robustness with the unified measure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II—Applications and Extensions\u003c\/b\u003e examines the efficiency changes and the associated cost increments after network components are eliminated or partially damaged. A discussion of the recently established connections between transportation networks and different critical networks is provided, which demonstrates how the new network measures and robustness indices can be applied to different supply chain, financial, and dynamic networks, including the Internet and electronic power networks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III—Mergers and Acquisitions, Network Integration, and Synergies\u003c\/b\u003e reveals the connections between transportation networks and different network systems and quantifies the synergies associated with the network systems, from total cost reduction to environmental impact assessment. In the case of mergers and acquisitions, the focus is on supply chain networks. The authors outline a system-optimization perspective for supply chain networks and also formalize coalition formation using game theory with insights into the merger paradox.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith its numerous network examples and real-world applications, \u003ci\u003eFragile Networks: Identifying Vulnerabilities and Synergies in an Uncertain World\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent book for courses in network science, transportation science, operations management, and financial networks at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It is also a valuable reference for researchers and practitioners in the areas of applied mathematics, computer science, operations research, management science, finance, and economics, as well as industrial, systems, and civil engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListen to Dr. Nagurney's podcast \u003cb\u003eSupernetworks: Building Better Real and Virtual Highways\u003c\/b\u003e at \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.scienceofbetter.org\/podcast\/\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.scienceofbetter.org\/podcast\/\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I NETWORK FUNDAMENTALS, EFFICIENCY MEASUREMENT, AND VULNERABILITY ANALYSIS.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e1 Introduction and Overview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Fundamental Methodologies, Network Models, and Algorithms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Network Performance Measurement and Robustness Analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II APPLICATIONS AND EXTENSIONS.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Application of the Measures to Transportation Networks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Supply Chain Networks with Disruption Risks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Critical Nodes and Links in Financial Networks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Dynamic Networks, the Internet, and Electric Power.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS, NETWORK INTEGRATION, AND SYNERGIES.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 A System-Optimization Perspective for Supply Chain Network Integration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Environmental and Cost Synergy in Network Integration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Multiproduct Supply Chain Network Integration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Network Oligopolies and the Merger Paradox.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Mathematics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mathematics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mathematics%20%5BPB%5D%22\"\u003ePB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52276259586328,"sku":"9780470444962","price":100.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470444962.jpg?v=1781365850","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/fragile-networks-identifying-vulnerabilities-and-synergies-in-an-uncertain-world-hardback-9780470444962","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}