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Network Science Theory and Applications

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ISBN-10: 0470331887

ISBN-13: 9780470331880

Edition: 2009

Authors: Ted G. Lewis, Lewis

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The first comprehensive book on the emerging field of network science, Network Science: Theory and Applications is an exhaustive review of terms, ideas, and practices in the various areas of network science. In addition to introducing theory and application in easy-to-understand, topical chapters, this book describes the historical evolution of network science through the use of illustrations, tables, practice problems with solutions, case studies, and applications to related Java software. Researchers, professionals and technicians in engineering, computing and biology will benefit from this overview of new concepts in network science.
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Book details

List price: $167.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 3/11/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 524
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.60" long x 1.15" tall
Weight: 1.782
Language: English

Preface/Foreword
Origins
What Is Network Science?
A Brief History of Network Science
General Principles
Graphs
Set-Theoretic Definition of a Graph
Matrix Algebra Definition of a Graph
The Bridges of K&oumlet;nigsberg Graph
Spectral Properties of Graphs
Types of Graphs
Topological Structure
Graphs in Software
Exercises
Regular Networks
Diameter, Centrality, and Average Path Length
Binary Tree Network
Toroidal Network
Hypercube Networks
Exercises
Random Networks
Generation of Random Networks
Degree Distribution of Random Networks
Entropy of Random Networks
Properties of Random Networks
Weak Ties in Random Networks
Randomization of Regular Networks
Analysis
Exercises
Small-World Networks
Generating a Small-World Network
Properties of Small-World Networks
Phase Transition
Navigating Small Worlds
Weak Ties in Small-World Networks
Analysis
Exercises
Scale-Free Networks
Generating a Scale-Free Network
Properties of Scale-Free Networks
Navigation in Scale-Free Networks
Analysis
Exercises
Emergence
What is Network Emergence?
Emergence in the Sciences
Genetic Evolution
Designer Networks
Permutation Network Emergence
An Application of Emergence
Exercises
Epidemics
Epidemic Models
Persistent Epidemics in Networks
Network Epidemic Simulation Software
Countermeasures
Exercises
Synchrony
To Sync or Not to Sync
A Cricket Social Network
Kirchhoff Networks
Pointville Electric Power Grid
Exercises
Influence Networks
Anatomy of Buzz
Power in Social Networks
Conflict in I-Nets
Command Hierarchies
Emergent Power in I-Nets
Exercises
Vulnerability
Network Risk
Critical Node Analysis
Game Theory Considerations
The General Attacker-Defender Network Risk Problem
Critical Link Analysis
Stability Resilience in Kirchhoff Networks
Exercises
NetGain
Classical Diffusion Equations
Multiproduct Networks
Java Method for Netgain Emergence
Nascent Market Networks
Creative Destruction Networks
Merger and Acquisition Networks
Exercises
Biology
Static Models
Dynamic Analysis
Protein Expression Networks
Mass Kinetics Modeling
Exercises
Bibliography
About the Author
Index