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Networks of Networks: The Last Frontier of Complexity

  • Contributions from leaders in the field of Network Science
  • Encapsulates developments in this emerging field in a clear manner
  • Interdisciplinary fields are represented
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Understanding Complex Systems (UCS)

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
  2. Theoretical Approaches

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Network of Interdependent Networks: Overview of Theory and Applications

      • Dror Y. Kenett, Jianxi Gao, Xuqing Huang, Shuai Shao, Irena Vodenska, Sergey V. Buldyrev et al.
      Pages 3-36
    3. Avalanches in Multiplex and Interdependent Networks

      • G. J. Baxter, S. N. Dorogovtsev, A. V. Goltsev, J. F. F. Mendes
      Pages 37-52
    4. Multiplex Networks

      • Kyu-Min Lee, Jung Yeol Kim, Sangchul Lee, K.-I. Goh
      Pages 53-72
    5. Modeling Interdependent Networks as Random Graphs: Connectivity and Systemic Risk

      • R. M. D’Souza, C. D. Brummitt, E. A. Leicht
      Pages 73-94
    6. Thresholds and Complex Dynamics of Interdependent Cascading Infrastructure Systems

      • B. A. Carreras, D. E. Newman, I. Dobson, V. E. Lynch, Paul Gradney
      Pages 95-114
  3. Applications

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 115-115
    2. Characterizing Relevant Network Structure with Reliability Polynomials

      • Stephen Eubank, Mina Youssef, Yasamin Khorramzadeh
      Pages 117-143
    3. Spatial Effects: Transport on Interdependent Networks

      • Richard G. Morris, Marc Barthelemy
      Pages 145-161
    4. Electrical Networks: An Introduction

      • S. Pahwa, M. Youssef, C. Scoglio
      Pages 163-186
    5. Smart Grid as Multi-layer Interacting System for Complex Decision Makings

      • Ettore Bompard, Bei Han, Marcelo Masera, Enrico Pons
      Pages 187-201
  4. Phenomenological Models

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 223-223
    2. Federated Modelling and Simulation for Critical Infrastructure Protection

      • Erich Rome, Peter Langeslag, Andrij Usov
      Pages 225-253
    3. Addressing Interdependencies of Complex Technical Networks

      • Wolfgang Kröger, Cen Nan
      Pages 279-309
    4. Financial Networks

      • Stefano Battiston, Guido Caldarelli
      Pages 311-321
    5. Spatial-Temporal Quantification of Interdependencies Across Infrastructure Networks

      • Christopher Chan, Leonardo Dueñas-Osorio
      Pages 323-340

About this book

The present work is meant as a reference to provide an organic and comprehensive view of the most relevant results in the exciting new field of Networks of Networks (NetoNets). Seminal papers have recently been published posing the basis to study what happens when different networks interact, thus providing evidence for the emergence of new, unexpected behaviors and vulnerabilities. From those seminal works, the awareness on the importance understanding Networks of Networks (NetoNets) has spread to the entire community of Complexity Science. The reader will benefit from the experience of some of the most well-recognized leaders in this field. The contents have been aggregated under four headings; General Theory, Phenomenology, Applications and Risk Assessment. The reader will be impressed by the different applications of the general paradigm that span from physiology, to financial risk, to transports. We are currently making the first steps to reduce the distance between the language and the way of thinking of the two communities of experts in real infrastructures and the complexity scientists. Although this path may prove to be long, it is extremely promising, both in extending our understanding of complex systems and in finding concrete applications that can enhance the life quality of millions of people.

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“The whole book is devoted to the problems of governing, managing and preserving (with special attention to the security and the resistance to natural catastrophes problems) Networks of Networks. Along this book, a lot of practical examples of this kind of devices are considered. … it is complete and gives an integrated approach to this problem. … this is a very interesting book, very pleasant to read, essential either for beginners in this matter or senior researchers.” (Manuel Alberto M. Ferreira, International Journal of Latest Trends in Finance and Economic Sciences, Vol. 4 (1), March, 2014)

Editors and Affiliations

  • ENEA - Italian National Agency for New Technology, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Rome, Italy

    Gregorio D'Agostino

  • CNR-ISC Uos "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy

    Antonio Scala

About the editors

Gregorio D'Agostino, was born in Messina 1963 and received his Diploma (Baccalaureat) at "Liceo Scientifico Ignitianum" in Messina on 1981 with final votation 60/60. He received his "Laurea" in Physics at Università degli studi di Roma La Sapienza" on 1987 with final votation 110/110 cum laude. He received his "Dottorato di Ricerca in Fisica" (Phd in Physics) at Università degli studi di Roma "La Sapienza" on 1992. He served Italian Nation as an officier in "Genio Militare" from 1988 to 1989. He teached "Probability and Statistics" at "Scuola di specializzazione in fisica Medica" (II Università di Roma "Tor Vergata") for five years. He is staff scientist at Enea since 1989 where he has been working in theoretical and computational Physics. He belongs to the directorate of the Italian Association of Critical Infrastructure Experts (AIIC).

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