TY - BOOK AU - Thai,My T. AU - Pardalos,Panos M. TI - Handbook of optimization in complex networks: theory and applications T2 - Springer optimization and its applications SN - 9781461407539 (alk. paper) U1 - 519.6 23 PY - 2012/// CY - New York PB - Springer KW - Mathematical optimization KW - Computational complexity KW - Network analysis (Planning) N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; pt. 1. Basic theory and properties -- pt. 2. Structure and dynamics of complex networks -- pt. 3. Complex networks optimization techniques -- pt. 4. Applications -- Index N2 - The Handbook of Optimization in Complex Networks: Theory and Applications provides the basic theory of these networks with several new mathematical approaches and optimization techniques to design and analyze dynamic complex networks. The volume features a wide range of applications and optimization problems derived from research areas such as computer science, operations research, cellular and molecular chemistry, brain physiology, epidemiology, and ecology. This volume, as well as its companion (The Handbook of Optimization in Complex Networks: Communication and Social Networks ISBN: 978-1-4614-0856-7) is an excellent resource for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners who wish to learn about the most up to date theory and applications on optimization of complex real-world networks ER -