As the field of network science has dramatically expanded, researchers have discovered that many networked systems no longer operate in isolation. For example, communications systems often depend on the power-grid to be operational. As our world becomes more and more interconnected and interdependent due to modern technologies, the interactions between networks have taken on increasing importance. In this book, several of the founders and leading researchers in interactions between networks present the key findings in the field, including the possibility of cascading failures between systems, and provide a framework and methods for analyzing 'networks of networks.This book is an excellent introductory resource for scientists and graduate students in the field of complex networks in various disciplines.Key Features:Introduces the basic concepts in the developing field of networks of networksReviews fundamental features and new propertiesSpecial focus on novel features and methods in interdependent networksExtensive references to the primary literatureA broad review for an interdisciplinary academic audience, but suitable as graduate course text.
As the field of network science has dramatically expanded, researchers have discovered that many networked systems no longer operate in isolation. For example, communications systems often depend on the power-grid to be operational. As our world becomes more and more interconnected and interdependent due to modern technologies, the interactions between networks have taken on increasing importance. In this book, several of the founders and leading researchers in interactions between networks present the key findings in the field, including the possibility of cascading failures between systems, and provide a framework and methods for analyzing 'networks of networks.This book is an excellent introductory resource for scientists and graduate students in the field of complex networks in various disciplines.Key Features:Introduces the basic concepts in the developing field of networks of networksReviews fundamental features and new propertiesSpecial focus on novel features and methods in interdependent networksExtensive references to the primary literatureA broad review for an interdisciplinary academic audience, but suitable as graduate course text.
Barnes & Noble is the world’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products. Our Nook Digital business offers a lineup of NOOK® tablets and e-Readers and an expansive collection of digital reading content through the NOOK Store®. Barnes & Noble’s mission is to operate the best omni-channel specialty retail business in America, helping both our customers and booksellers reach their aspirations, while being a credit to the communities we serve.
