Network of Thrones
Published in Math Horizons Magazine, 2016
A. Beveridge, J. Shan, Network of Thrones, Math Horizons Magazine, Vol. 23, No. 4 (2016) pp. 18-22.
Preprint link: http://www.maa.org/sites/default/files/pdf/Mathhorizons/NetworkofThrones%20%281%29.pdf
An introduction to network science using a character interaction network generated from \quot;A Storm of Swords.\quot;. Explains the ideas behind community detection and various centrality measures, and applies these metrics to understand the complex dynamics of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" saga by George R. R. Martin. For in-depth analysis of every book and every season of the HBO television show, see my Network of Thrones website.