Introducing Social Networks

A first-rate introduction to the study of social networks and more than just a technical manual, this book offers a practical handbook and up-to-date review of the latest research. The authors provide a thorough grounding in the application of the methods of social network analysis.

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Introduction
The Paradigm of Structural Analysis
Social Relationships and Networks
Personal Networks and Local Circles
Graph Theory
Equivalence and Cohesion
Social Capital
Power and Centrality
Dynamics
Multiple Affiliations