· 2016
Network Science
- 1,242citations
- 2016year
Short summary
This textbook introduces network science to an interdisciplinary audience, covering topics from physics to social sciences with real-world examples and online resources.
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Key points
- Introduces network science to an interdisciplinary audience.
- Explains real-world phenomena such as virus spread and social network structures.
- Covers topics from 'six degrees of separation' to network robustness.
- Includes clear delineation between undergraduate and graduate material.
- Offers extensive online resources for network analysis.
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Abstract
Networks are everywhere, from the Internet, to social networks, and the genetic networks that determine our biological existence. Illustrated throughout in full colour, this pioneering textbook, spanning a wide range of topics from physics to computer science, engineering, economics and the social sciences, introduces network science to an interdisciplinary audience. From the origins of the six degrees of separation to explaining why networks are robust to random failures, the author explores how viruses like Ebola and H1N1 spread, and why it is that our friends have more friends than we do. Using numerous real-world examples, this innovatively designed text includes clear delineation between undergraduate and graduate level material. The mathematical formulas and derivations are included within Advanced Topics sections, enabling use at a range of levels. Extensive online resources, including films and software for network analysis, make this a multifaceted companion for anyone with an interest in network science.
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Field: Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
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