Network Structures and Components

Abstract

Chapter Summary

This chapter focuses on the treatment and characterization of networks as an emerging discipline. Networks are defined. The authors call out and explain the importance of network domains, network geographies and topologies, network behaviors, network nodes, network links, relationships and flows, and network messages. While network sciences provide a strong foundation for research and analysis, the authors note the lack of knowledge networks. This chapter highlights the need to expand coverage to include knowledge networks.

Citation

Bedford, D. and Sanchez, T.W. (2021), "Network Structures and Components", Knowledge Networks (Working Methods for Knowledge Management), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 21-32. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83982-948-220211002