Network Theory
<p>Network Theory</p>
<p>Originated from mathematical modelling of connectivity patterns.</p>
<p>3 properties:</p>
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<li>'small world effect' <strong>short</strong> simple pathways exist to connect real world systems; people are naturally attunded to finding the short path aka 'six degrees of separation'</li>
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<p>Easley and Kindberg 2010</p>
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<p>2. effects tend to cluster within a network</p>
<p><strong>relationships</strong> between entities are non-random way</p>
<p>Newman 2003</p>
<p>aka 'systems within systems'</p>
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<p>3. networks are relative resistent to random interventions or disruptions; </p>
<p>& can be highly responsive if a targeted intervention is applied e.g. interventions at leverage points' (strategic points (in time and/or space) in a system where a small intervention has big effects).</p>
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Tip: </p>
<p>beware of hidden networks, personal agendas and economic or political motives</p>
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<p>Newman 2003</p>
<p>Meadows 1999</p>
<p>Gunderson and Holling 2002</p>
<p>Carayannis et al 2014</p>
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