Complexity and Spatial Networks: In Search of Simplicity

ISBN-13: 9783642269141 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 284 str.

Aura Reggiani;Peter Nijkamp

Opis

This book offers a panoramic view of recent advances in spatial complexity, in order to enhance our understanding of complex spatial networks by simplicity in terms of both the basic driving forces of systemic impacts and the modelling of such systems. Simple models mapping out the evolution of complex networks are undoubtedly a key issue in spatial economic research. In exploring this untrodden ground, this volume pursues new interdisciplinary pathways for theoretical, methodological and empirical analysis in the complex interconnected space-economy. It highlights 'evolutionary' directions and 'unifying' perspectives in this fascinating research field.

Recenzje

From the reviews:

"This volume continues the history of excellent work in the Advances in Spatial Science series by gathering a broad array of research that nonetheless focuses on complex spatial networks. Stylistically, the book is solid overall ... . The book is primarily of value to researchers who are interested in complex spatial networks as applied to a broad range of socioeconomic problems. It would also be suitable as an ancillary reading for a course in complexity or socioeconomic modeling." (Dudley B. Bonsal and Steven M. Manson, Journal of Regional Science, Vol. 51 (2), 2011)

Spis treści

Complexity, Evolution, and Simplicity in Space.- Simplicity in Complex Spatial Systems.- The “Thermodynamics” of the City.- Macro and Micro Dynamics of the City Size Distribution.- A Morphogenetic Perspective on Spatial Complexity.- Algorithmic Complexity and Spatial Simplicity.- Polyplexity.- Evolutionary Networks in a Socio-Economic Context.- Complexity, Evolution and Learning.- Homophily, Conformity, and Noise in the (Co-)Evolution of Complex Social Networks.- Complex Evolution and Learning.- Proximity, Social Capital and the Simon Model of Stochastic Growth.- Evolutionary and Preferential Attachment Models of Demand Growth.- Modelling the Economy as an Evolving Space of Flows.- Empirical Aspects of Network Complexity in the Space-Economy.- Effects of a Simple Mode Choice Model in a Large-Scale Agent-Based Transport Simulation.- Complex, Adaptive Systems, Through Time and Across Space.- Measuring and Visualizing Urban Network Dynamics.- Spatial Autocorrelation in Spatial Interaction.- Complex Networks Analysis of Commuting.- Spatial and Commuting Networks.- Epilogue.- From Complexity to Simplicity.

O autorze

Peter Nijkamp is Professor in Regional and Urban Economics and in Economic Geography at the VU University, Amsterdam. His main research interests cover quantitative plan evaluation, regional and urban modelling, multicriteria analysis, transport systems analysis, mathematical systems modelling, technological innovation, entrepreneurship, environmental and resource management, and sustainable development. In the past years he has focussed his research in particular on new quantitative methods for policy analysis, as well as on spatial-behavioural analysis of economic agents. He has a broad expertise in the area of public policy, services planning, infrastructure management and environmental protection. In all these fields he has published many books and numerous articles.
In 1996, he was awarded the most prestigious scientific prize in the Netherlands, the Spinoza award.