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Another look at small worlds: one node set - two link structures

Rousseau, Ronald (2005) Another look at small worlds: one node set - two link structures.

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Abstract

I present another view on the small world phenomenon: mathematically it can be considered as a consequence of having two graphs with the same net of nodes, but with a different link structure.

Keywords:small world
Subjects:B. Information use and sociology of information. > BC. Information in society.
ID Code:3437
Deposited By:Rousseau, Ronald
Deposited On:25 March 2005
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