Epidemics and Rumours in Complex Networks

Information propagates through large, dynamic communication systems such as peer-to-peer networks, online social systems and mobile ad hoc networks much like viral epidemics. Analysis of stochastic epidemic processes thus provides insights in the operations of modern communication networks and guidance for their design.

This book is a concise introduction for applied mathematicians and computer scientists to basic models, analytical tools and mathematical results in the field. It introduces ...