--- product_id: 210077540 title: "A First Course in Network Science" price: "NT$3756" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/210077540-a-first-course-in-network-science store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # A First Course in Network Science **Price:** NT$3756 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A First Course in Network Science - **How much does it cost?** NT$3756 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/210077540-a-first-course-in-network-science) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy A First Course in Network Science on desertcart.com ✓ FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders Review: Great textbook for fundamental network science concepts. Highly recommended! - I enjoyed reading this textbook for many reasons which are summarized below. I highly recommend it for teaching intro. to network science courses to sophomore/junior students (Chapters 0 -- 4), as well as senior/graduate students (Chapters 5 -- 7). I currently use it to teach Intro. to Network Science to undergraduates. * Clear and concise: Overall, the writing is clear and approachable. Mathematical formalism are unpacked and explained. The textbook is not long, but surprisingly packs a lot of information. * Real-world examples and real-world problems: From online social networks to transportation networks, throughout the textbook, concepts are explained with real-world examples, thus. making the abstract ideas relatable. Additionally, when discussion social networks, the writers explore important challenges (misinformation diffusion and echo chambers) plaguing online social networks. * Info-boxes: You'd learn more than network science in this textbook. I really appreciate how the authors included important ideas in info-boxes. For example, an info-box summarized why the logarithm scale is useful in visualization very small and very large quantities in the same plot. * Code examples: Documented-code examples are provided across all chapters. And the textbook provides a Github repo with documented Python notebooks. * Progression: The progression of the textbook is well-thought out: Chapter 0 (introduction) inspires you to continue reading by showing the broad applicability of network science. Chapter 1 (Network elements), takes you on a tour to visit important network concepts. Chapters 2 -- 4 (Small worlds, Hubs, and Direction & Weights) focus on important concepts that are prominent in many real-world networks. Chapters 5 -- 7 (Network models, communities, and dynamics) explores more advanced concepts. Overall the textbook strikes the right balance between fundamental/introductory materials and advanced concepts. Review: Amazing Content and Delivery - I love this book. Nice color visuals, smooth pages that smell good. The content? Oh, sorry about the tangent. I should mention that the author does a fantastic job of presenting this material and separates the technical (math and its notation) from the non-technical material so those not interested in the more complex details can continue reading. Presentation is clear and concise. The coverage of python's networkx package is clear yet thorough. Absolute beginners might struggle a bit, but those of any other level of python experience will be fine. Enjoy the online tutorials in the GitHub repo! The exercises in each chapter are easy to understand and tend to build in difficulty. Finish this book, and you'll have a solid understanding of network science and its older cousin graph theory. Demand a sequel! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #462,486 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #47 in System Theory #161 in Mathematical Physics (Books) #212 in Physics (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (91) | | Dimensions | 7.5 x 0.75 x 9.75 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 1108471137 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1108471138 | | Item Weight | 1.7 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 300 pages | | Publication date | January 30, 2020 | | Publisher | Cambridge University Press | ## Images ![A First Course in Network Science - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zbm4uwLwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great textbook for fundamental network science concepts. Highly recommended! *by A***A on January 16, 2023* I enjoyed reading this textbook for many reasons which are summarized below. I highly recommend it for teaching intro. to network science courses to sophomore/junior students (Chapters 0 -- 4), as well as senior/graduate students (Chapters 5 -- 7). I currently use it to teach Intro. to Network Science to undergraduates. * Clear and concise: Overall, the writing is clear and approachable. Mathematical formalism are unpacked and explained. The textbook is not long, but surprisingly packs a lot of information. * Real-world examples and real-world problems: From online social networks to transportation networks, throughout the textbook, concepts are explained with real-world examples, thus. making the abstract ideas relatable. Additionally, when discussion social networks, the writers explore important challenges (misinformation diffusion and echo chambers) plaguing online social networks. * Info-boxes: You'd learn more than network science in this textbook. I really appreciate how the authors included important ideas in info-boxes. For example, an info-box summarized why the logarithm scale is useful in visualization very small and very large quantities in the same plot. * Code examples: Documented-code examples are provided across all chapters. And the textbook provides a Github repo with documented Python notebooks. * Progression: The progression of the textbook is well-thought out: Chapter 0 (introduction) inspires you to continue reading by showing the broad applicability of network science. Chapter 1 (Network elements), takes you on a tour to visit important network concepts. Chapters 2 -- 4 (Small worlds, Hubs, and Direction & Weights) focus on important concepts that are prominent in many real-world networks. Chapters 5 -- 7 (Network models, communities, and dynamics) explores more advanced concepts. Overall the textbook strikes the right balance between fundamental/introductory materials and advanced concepts. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Content and Delivery *by D***C on April 9, 2022* I love this book. Nice color visuals, smooth pages that smell good. The content? Oh, sorry about the tangent. I should mention that the author does a fantastic job of presenting this material and separates the technical (math and its notation) from the non-technical material so those not interested in the more complex details can continue reading. Presentation is clear and concise. The coverage of python's networkx package is clear yet thorough. Absolute beginners might struggle a bit, but those of any other level of python experience will be fine. Enjoy the online tutorials in the GitHub repo! The exercises in each chapter are easy to understand and tend to build in difficulty. Finish this book, and you'll have a solid understanding of network science and its older cousin graph theory. Demand a sequel! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The title is accurate! *by S***N on April 22, 2021* This is a great book for anyone getting started with network science. There is a bit of light-weight theory in text boxes. The use of the Python NetworkX package gives you a way to try out some of the concepts for yourself. ## Frequently Bought Together - A First Course in Network Science - Network Science - Networks --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tw/products/210077540-a-first-course-in-network-science](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/210077540-a-first-course-in-network-science) --- *Product available on Desertcart Taiwan* *Store origin: TW* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*