The Medieval River Trade Network of Russia Revisited
By Forrest R. Pitts
Social Networks, Vol.1 (1978/79)
Abstract: Medieval trade and communication along the rivers of Russia are considered as a social network. Two measures are presented. An intermediate node occurrence rate (Shimbel’s stress index) provides a measure of centrality. The short-path distances to all other places are summed to provide a system effort measure of accessibility. Both measures show Moscow to have been most central and accessible with aggregate least effort.
The Medieval River Trade Network of Russia Revisited
By Forrest R. Pitts
Social Networks, Vol.1 (1978/79)
Abstract: Medieval trade and communication along the rivers of Russia are considered as a social network. Two measures are presented. An intermediate node occurrence rate (Shimbel’s stress index) provides a measure of centrality. The short-path distances to all other places are summed to provide a system effort measure of accessibility. Both measures show Moscow to have been most central and accessible with aggregate least effort.
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