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Considers the basic elements of network theory and its applications, using examples from every day life. An engaging introduction.
Synopsis
Networks are involved in many aspects of everyday life, from food webs in ecology and the spread of pandemics to social networking and public transport. This Very Short Introduction explores the basics of network theory to understand the science of complexity and its importance, using examples from nature, technology, and society, and history.