{"product_id":"network-science-theory-and-applications-hardback-9780470331880","title":"Network Science; Theory and Applications (Hardback) 9780470331880","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eNetwork Science\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eTheory and Applications\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eTed G. Lewis (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470331880, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 3 April 2009\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e524 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 16.5 x 2.9 cm, 0.875 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"This book provides a comprehensive study of network science, specifically of different network classes and their respective properties. The chapters are easy to understand, each containing an extensive introduction that prepares the reader for what is to follow.\" (Computing Reviews, 1 November 2010)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e“This fascinating book is a tour de force review of the application of network theory to a number of real-life and wildly different areas.” (\u003ci\u003eComputing Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, July 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive look at the emerging science of networks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetwork science helps you design faster, more resilient communication networks; revise infrastructure systems such as electrical power grids, telecommunications networks, and airline routes; model market dynamics; understand synchronization in biological systems; and analyze social interactions among people.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is the first book to take a comprehensive look at this emerging science. It examines the various kinds of networks (regular, random, small-world, influence, scale-free, and social) and applies network processes and behaviors to emergence, epidemics, synchrony, and risk. The book's uniqueness lies in its integration of concepts across computer science, biology, physics, social network analysis, economics, and marketing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into easy-to-understand topical chapters and the presentation is augmented with clear illustrations, problems and answers, examples, applications, tutorials, and a discussion of related Java software. Chapters cover:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrigins\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGraphs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRegular Networks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRandom Networks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSmall-World Networks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScale-Free Networks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmergence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEpidemics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSynchrony\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInfluence Networks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVulnerability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNet Gain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBiology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book offers a new understanding and interpretation of the field of network science. It is an indispensable resource for researchers, professionals, and technicians in engineering, computing, and biology. It also serves as a valuable textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in related fields of study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\/Foreword ix  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Origins 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 What Is Network Science?, 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 A Brief History of Network Science, 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 General Principles, 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Graphs 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Set-Theoretic Definition of a Graph, 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Matrix Algebra Definition of a Graph, 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 The Bridges of Ko¨nigsberg Graph, 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Spectral Properties of Graphs, 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Types of Graphs, 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Topological Structure, 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Graphs in Software, 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Exercises, 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Regular Networks 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Diameter, Centrality, and Average Path Length, 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Binary Tree Network, 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Toroidal Network, 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Hypercube Networks, 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Exercises, 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Random Networks 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Generation of Random Networks, 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Degree Distribution of Random Networks, 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Entropy of Random Networks, 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Properties of Random Networks, 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Weak Ties in Random Networks, 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Randomization of Regular Networks, 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Analysis, 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Exercises, 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Small-World Networks 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Generating a Small-World Network, 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Properties of Small-World Networks, 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Phase Transition, 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Navigating Small Worlds, 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Weak Ties in Small-World Networks, 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Analysis, 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Exercises, 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Scale-Free Networks 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Generating a Scale-Free Network, 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Properties of Scale-Free Networks, 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Navigation in Scale-Free Networks, 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Analysis, 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Exercises, 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Emergence 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 What is Network Emergence?, 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Emergence in the Sciences, 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Genetic Evolution, 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Designer Networks, 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Permutation Network Emergence, 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 An Application of Emergence, 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Exercises, 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Epidemics 261\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Epidemic Models, 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Persistent Epidemics in Networks, 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Network Epidemic Simulation Software, 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Countermeasures, 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Exercises, 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Synchrony 299\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 To Sync or Not to Sync, 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 A Cricket Social Network, 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Kirchhoff Networks, 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Pointville Electric Power Grid, 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Exercises, 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Influence Networks 337\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Anatomy of Buzz, 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Power in Social Networks, 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Conflict in I-Nets, 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Command Hierarchies, 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Emergent Power in I-Nets, 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Exercises, 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Vulnerability 375\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Network Risk, 378\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Critical Node Analysis, 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Game Theory Considerations, 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 The General Attacker–Defender Network Risk Problem, 408\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Critical Link Analysis, 410\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Stability Resilience in Kirchhoff Networks, 428\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Exercises, 430\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 NetGain 433\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Classical Diffusion Equations, 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Multiproduct Networks, 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Java Method for Netgain Emergence, 447\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Nascent Market Networks, 448\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Creative Destruction Networks, 453\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Merger and Acquisition Networks, 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Exercises, 466\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Biology 469\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Static Models, 471\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Dynamic Analysis, 475\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Protein Expression Networks, 481\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Mass Kinetics Modeling, 484\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Exercises, 490\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 493\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 503\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 505\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Electronics \u0026amp; communications engineering [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Electronics \u0026amp; communications engineering\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Electronics%20\u0026amp;%20communications%20engineering%20%5BTJ%5D%22\"\u003eTJ\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":52276180517144,"sku":"9780470331880","price":111.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470331880.jpg?v=1781364921","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/network-science-theory-and-applications-hardback-9780470331880","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}