Six Degrees The Science Of A Connected Age

Author : Duncan J. Watts
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2004-02-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780393076127

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Six Degrees: The Science of a Connected Age by Duncan J. Watts Pdf

The pioneering young scientist whose work on the structure of small worlds has triggered an avalanche of interest in networks. In this remarkable book, Duncan Watts, one of the principal architects of network theory, sets out to explain the innovative research that he and other scientists are spearheading to create a blueprint of our connected planet. Whether they bind computers, economies, or terrorist organizations, networks are everywhere in the real world, yet only recently have scientists attempted to explain their mysterious workings. From epidemics of disease to outbreaks of market madness, from people searching for information to firms surviving crisis and change, from the structure of personal relationships to the technological and social choices of entire societies, Watts weaves together a network of discoveries across an array of disciplines to tell the story of an explosive new field of knowledge, the people who are building it, and his own peculiar path in forging this new science.

Author : Duncan J. Watts
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780691188331

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Small Worlds by Duncan J. Watts Pdf

Author : Duncan J. Watts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1848872151

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Everything is Obvious by Duncan J. Watts Pdf

From one of the world's most influential and cited sociologists, Everything is Obvious shatters the myth of common sense and points the way to a future where science promises to illuminate the shadows of the human psyche.

Author : Mark Newman,Albert-László Barabási,Duncan J. Watts
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-23
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781400841356

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The Structure and Dynamics of Networks by Mark Newman,Albert-László Barabási,Duncan J. Watts Pdf

From the Internet to networks of friendship, disease transmission, and even terrorism, the concept--and the reality--of networks has come to pervade modern society. But what exactly is a network? What different types of networks are there? Why are they interesting, and what can they tell us? In recent years, scientists from a range of fields--including mathematics, physics, computer science, sociology, and biology--have been pursuing these questions and building a new "science of networks." This book brings together for the first time a set of seminal articles representing research from across these disciplines. It is an ideal sourcebook for the key research in this fast-growing field. The book is organized into four sections, each preceded by an editors' introduction summarizing its contents and general theme. The first section sets the stage by discussing some of the historical antecedents of contemporary research in the area. From there the book moves to the empirical side of the science of networks before turning to the foundational modeling ideas that have been the focus of much subsequent activity. The book closes by taking the reader to the cutting edge of network science--the relationship between network structure and system dynamics. From network robustness to the spread of disease, this section offers a potpourri of topics on this rapidly expanding frontier of the new science.

Author : Mark Buchanan
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Causality (Physics).
ISBN : 9780393324426

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Nexus by Mark Buchanan Pdf

Discusses research in "small-worlds" theory, which contends that networks, whether they be social or biological, interact according to a set pattern; and examines the theory's application to such topics as the global economy and the Human Genome Project.

Author : Eli Ben-Naim,Hans Frauenfelder,Zoltan Toroczkai
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2004-09-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540223541

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Complex Networks by Eli Ben-Naim,Hans Frauenfelder,Zoltan Toroczkai Pdf

This volume is devoted to the applications of techniques from statistical physics to the characterization and modeling of complex networks. The first two parts of the book concern theory and modeling of networks, the last two parts survey applications to a wide variety of natural and artificial networks. The tutorial reviews that form this book are aimed at students and newcomers to the field, and will also constitute a modern and comprehensive reference for experts. To this aim, all contributions have been carefully peer-reviewed not only for scientific content but also for self-consistency and readability.

Author : Nicholas A. Christakis,James H. Fowler
Publisher : Little, Brown Spark
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-28
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780316071345

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Connected by Nicholas A. Christakis,James H. Fowler Pdf

Celebrated scientists Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler explain the amazing power of social networks and our profound influence on one another's lives. Your colleague's husband's sister can make you fat, even if you don't know her. A happy neighbor has more impact on your happiness than a happy spouse. These startling revelations of how much we truly influence one another are revealed in the studies of Dr. Christakis and Fowler, which have repeatedly made front-page news nationwide. In Connected, the authors explain why emotions are contagious, how health behaviors spread, why the rich get richer, even how we find and choose our partners. Intriguing and entertaining, Connected overturns the notion of the individual and provides a revolutionary paradigm-that social networks influence our ideas, emotions, health, relationships, behavior, politics, and much more. It will change the way we think about every aspect of our lives.

Author : Mark Lynas
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 142620213X

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Six Degrees by Mark Lynas Pdf

In astonishing and unflinching detail, a noted science journalist explains how Earth's climate will be impacted with every degree of increase in global warming--and what can be done about it now.

Author : Alan Gratz
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338735888

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Two Degrees by Alan Gratz Pdf

The instant #1 New York Times bestseller! #1 New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz (Refugee; Ground Zero) is back, tackling the urgent topic of climate change in this breathtaking, action-packed novel that will keep readers turning pages while making their own plans to better the world. Fire. Ice. Flood. Three climate disasters. Four kids fighting for their lives. Akira is riding her horse in the California woods when a wildfire sparks--and grows scarily fast. How can she make it to safety when there are flames everywhere? Owen and his best friend, George, are used to seeing polar bears on the snowy Canadian tundra. But when one bear gets way too close for comfort, do the boys have any chance of surviving? Natalie hunkers down at home as a massive hurricane barrels toward Miami. When the floodwaters crash into her house, Natalie is dragged out into the storm--with nowhere to hide. Akira, Owen, George, and Natalie are all swept up in the devastating effects of climate change. They are also connected in ways that will shock them--and could alter their destinies forever. Bestselling author Alan Gratz is at the top of his game, shining a light on our increasingly urgent climate crisis while spinning an action-packed story that will keep readers hooked--and inspire them to take action.

Author : David Easley,Jon Kleinberg
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 745 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-19
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781139490306

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Networks, Crowds, and Markets by David Easley,Jon Kleinberg Pdf

Are all film stars linked to Kevin Bacon? Why do the stock markets rise and fall sharply on the strength of a vague rumour? How does gossip spread so quickly? Are we all related through six degrees of separation? There is a growing awareness of the complex networks that pervade modern society. We see them in the rapid growth of the internet, the ease of global communication, the swift spread of news and information, and in the way epidemics and financial crises develop with startling speed and intensity. This introductory book on the new science of networks takes an interdisciplinary approach, using economics, sociology, computing, information science and applied mathematics to address fundamental questions about the links that connect us, and the ways that our decisions can have consequences for others.

Author : Duncan Watts
Publisher : Random House
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781448163601

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Six Degrees by Duncan Watts Pdf

'Six degrees of separation' is a cliche, as is 'it's a small world', both cliches of the language and cliches of everyday experience. But it's also an intriguing idea with a long history and some surprising implications. We all live in tightly bonded social networks, yet linked to vast numbers of people more closely than we sometimes think. Scientists have begun to apply insights from the theoretical study of networks to understand forms as superficially different as social networks and electrical networks, computer networks and economic networks, and to show how common principles underlie them all. Duncan J. Watts explores the science of networks and its implications, ranging from the Dutch tulipmania of the seventeenth century, the success of Harry Potter, the impact of September 11th on Manhattan, to the structure of the world wide web.

Author : Albert-László Barabási
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780316505475

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The Formula by Albert-László Barabási Pdf

In the bestselling tradition of Malcom Gladwell, James Gleick, and Nate Silver, prominent professor László Barabási gives us a trailblazing book that promises to transform the very foundations of how our success-obsessed society approaches their professional careers, life pursuits and long-term goals. Too often, accomplishment does not equal success. We did the work but didn't get the promotion; we played hard but weren't recognized; we had the idea but didn't get the credit. We convince ourselves that talent combined with a strong work ethic is the key to getting ahead, but also realize that combination often fails to yield results, without any deeper understanding as to why. Recognizing this striking disconnect, the author, along with a team of renowned researchers and some of the most advanced data-crunching systems on the planet, dedicated themselves to one goal: uncovering that ever-elusive link between performance and success. Now, based on years of academic research, The Formula finally unveils the groundbreaking discoveries of their pioneering study, not only highlighting the scientific and mathematic principles that underpin success, but also revolutionizing our understanding of: Why performance is necessary but not adequate Why "Experts" are often wrong How to assemble a creative team primed for success How to most effectively engage our networks "This is not just an important but an imperative project: to approach the problem of randomness and success using the state of the art scientific arsenal we have. Barabasi is the person."-Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of the New York Times bestselling The Black Swan and Distinguished Professor of Risk Engineering at NYU

Author : Wan Fokkink
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780262318952

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Distributed Algorithms by Wan Fokkink Pdf

A comprehensive guide to distributed algorithms that emphasizes examples and exercises rather than mathematical argumentation. This book offers students and researchers a guide to distributed algorithms that emphasizes examples and exercises rather than the intricacies of mathematical models. It avoids mathematical argumentation, often a stumbling block for students, teaching algorithmic thought rather than proofs and logic. This approach allows the student to learn a large number of algorithms within a relatively short span of time. Algorithms are explained through brief, informal descriptions, illuminating examples, and practical exercises. The examples and exercises allow readers to understand algorithms intuitively and from different perspectives. Proof sketches, arguing the correctness of an algorithm or explaining the idea behind fundamental results, are also included. An appendix offers pseudocode descriptions of many algorithms. Distributed algorithms are performed by a collection of computers that send messages to each other or by multiple software threads that use the same shared memory. The algorithms presented in the book are for the most part “classics,” selected because they shed light on the algorithmic design of distributed systems or on key issues in distributed computing and concurrent programming. Distributed Algorithms can be used in courses for upper-level undergraduates or graduate students in computer science, or as a reference for researchers in the field.

Author : Gary William Flake
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2000-01-27
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0262561271

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The Computational Beauty of Nature by Gary William Flake Pdf

Gary William Flake develops in depth the simple idea that recurrent rules can produce rich and complicated behaviors. In this book Gary William Flake develops in depth the simple idea that recurrent rules can produce rich and complicated behaviors. Distinguishing "agents" (e.g., molecules, cells, animals, and species) from their interactions (e.g., chemical reactions, immune system responses, sexual reproduction, and evolution), Flake argues that it is the computational properties of interactions that account for much of what we think of as "beautiful" and "interesting." From this basic thesis, Flake explores what he considers to be today's four most interesting computational topics: fractals, chaos, complex systems, and adaptation. Each of the book's parts can be read independently, enabling even the casual reader to understand and work with the basic equations and programs. Yet the parts are bound together by the theme of the computer as a laboratory and a metaphor for understanding the universe. The inspired reader will experiment further with the ideas presented to create fractal landscapes, chaotic systems, artificial life forms, genetic algorithms, and artificial neural networks.

Author : Béla Bollobás
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2001-08-30
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0521797225

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Random Graphs by Béla Bollobás Pdf

This is a revised and updated version of the classic first edition.