The new science of cities List of figures List of tables Preface Acknowledgements Preamble Prerequisites and foundations Building a science of cities EBB and flow : interaction gravity and potential Connections and correlations : the science of networks The science of cities The growth of cities : rank size and clocks Hierarchies and networks Urban structure as space syntax Distance in complex networks Fractal growth and form Urban simulation The science of design Hierarchical design Markovian design machines A theory for collective action Urban development as exchange Plan design as committee decision making Conclusions: a future science References Author index Subject index