Mathematical analysis of urban spatial networks /

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Author / Creator:Blanchard, Philippe.
Imprint:Berlin : Springer, ©2009.
Description:1 online resource (xiii, 181 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color).
Language:English
Series:Understanding complex systems
Springer complexity
Understanding complex systems.
Springer complexity.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11071605
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Other authors / contributors:Volchenkov, Dimitri.
ISBN:9783540878285
3540878289
9783540878292
3540878297
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-173) and index.
Summary:"The intent of the present monograph is to lay down the theoretical foundations for studying the topology of compact urban patterns, using methods from spectral graph theory and statistical physics. These methods are demonstrated as tools to investigate the structure of a number of real cities with widely differing properties: medieval Cierman cities, the webs of city canals in Amster dam and Venice; and a modern urban structure such as found in Manhattan." "Last but not least, the book concludes by providing a brief overview of possible applications that will eventually lead to a useful body of knowledge for architects, urban planners and civil engineers."--Jacket.
Other form:Print version: Blanchard, Philippe. Mathematical analysis of urban spatial networks. Berlin : Springer, ©2009