Social Network Analysis by David Knoke

by David Knoke

Knoke and Yang'sásecond edition ofáSocial Network Analysis expalnds on the 1982 editioná and adds new basic social network developments of the pastátwenty-five years.áThis topicáhas grown increasingly popularáand the recent advancements made since the last edition call for an update.áThe authors provide a general overview of fundamental theoretical and methodological topics, with coverage in greater depth of selected issues.ááThe text will cover various issues in basic network concepts, data collection, and network analytical methodology. It áfrequently illustrate applications of concepts and methods to substantive social network research problems, drawing examples ranging from children's play groups to organizations, communities, and international systems.á Real and artificial example datasets are made available to readers for their secondary analyses.á The text's clear and informal approach will appeal to bothástudents and professionals. Moreover, Social Network Analysis cover ground that other QASS titles do not, and will be a valuable addition to this series.

Genres: Anthropology

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First published November 1, 2007