Social Network Analysis

Incorporating the most important and cutting-edge developments in the field, this bestselling text introduces newcomers to the key theories and techniques of social network analysis and guides more experienced analysts in their own research. New to This Edition: A chapter on data collection, covering a crucial phase of the research process Fully updated examples reiterate the continued importance of social network analysis in an increasingly interconnected world Detailed ‘Further Reading’ sections help you explore the wider literature Practical exercises including real-world examples of social networks enable you to apply your learning Expanded and brought right up-to-date, this classic text remains the indispensable guide to social network analysis for students, lecturers and researchers throughout the social sciences. SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS- FRONT COVER 1 SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS 2 COPYRIGHT 5 CONTENTS 6 LIST OF FIGURES 10 ABOUT THE AUTHOR 12 PREFACE TO THE FOURTH EDITION 14 CHAPTER 1- WHAT IS SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS? 16 CHAPTER 2- THE HISTORY OF SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS 26 CHAPTER 3- DATA COLLECTION FOR SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS 56 CHAPTER 4- ORGANISING AND ANALYSING NETWORK DATA 72 CHAPTER 5- TERMINOLOGY FOR NETWORK ANALYSIS 88 CHAPTER 6- POPULARITY, MEDIATION AND EXCLUSION 110 CHAPTER 7- GROUPS, FACTIONS AND SOCIAL DIVISIONS 128 CHAPTER 8- STRUCTURAL LOCATIONS, CLASSES AND POSITIONS 152 CHAPTER 9- SOCIAL CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT 172 CHAPTER 10- VISUALISING AND MODELLING 182 NOTES 210 REFERENCES 222 INDEX 240 Research,General,Social Science,reference "This classic, best-selling text introduces newcomers to the key theories and techniques of social network analysis, while also guiding more experienced analysts through their own research. Incorporating the most important and cutting-edge developments in the field, this new Fourth Edition is thoroughly expanded and up-to-date, featuring a new chapter on data collection and updated examples reiterating the continued importance of social network analysis in an increasingly interconnected world"--Publisher's description With a new chapter on social media, new worked examples and better addressing the needs of the newcomer (whilst still remaining authoritative), this fourth edition continues to be an invaluable resource in introducing readers to the theories and techniques of social network analysis.