Computational Network Science An Algorithmic Approach

✍ Scribed by Hexmoor, Henry

• Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann Pub, , Elsevier Inc
• Year: 2016
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 115
• Series: Computer Science Reviews and Trends
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

The emerging field of network science represents a new style of research that can unify such traditionally-diverse fields as sociology, economics, physics, biology, and computer science. It is a powerful tool in analyzing both natural and man-made systems, using the relationships between players within these networks and between the networks themselves to gain insight into the nature of each field. Until now, studies in network science have been focused on particular relationships that require varied and sometimes-incompatible datasets, which has kept it from being a truly universal discipline.

Computational Network Science seeks to unify the methods used to analyze these diverse fields. This book provides an introduction to the field of Network Science and provides the groundwork for a computational, algorithm-based approach to network and system analysis in a new and important way. This new approach would remove the need for tedious human-based analysis of different datasets and help researchers spend more time on the qualitative aspects of network science research.

• Demystifies media hype regarding Network Science and serves as a fast-paced introduction to state-of-the-art concepts and systems related to network science
• Comprehensive coverage of Network Science algorithms, methodologies, and common problems
• Includes references to formative and updated developments in the field
• Coverage spans mathematical sociology, economics, political science, and biological networks

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Front matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Preface, Pages ix-x
Chapter 1 - Ubiquity of Networks, Pages 1-14
Chapter 2 - Network Analysis, Pages 15-19
Chapter 3 - Network Games, Pages 21-30
Chapter 4 - Balance Theory, Pages 31-32
Chapter 5 - Network Dynamics, Pages 33-43
Chapter 6 - Diffusion and Contagion, Pages 45-64
Chapter 7 - Influence Diffusion and Contagion, Pages 65-69
Chapter 8 - Power in Exchange Networks, Pages 71-73
Chapter 9 - Economic Networks, Pages 75-79
Chapter 10 - Network Capital, Pages 81-91
Chapter 11 - Network Organizations, Pages 93-95
Chapter 12 - Emerging Trends, Pages 97-98
Appendix, Pages 99-118