Social Network Analysis

Appropriate for beginners and established researchers the book represents SNA in its entirety; as theory as well as method - and is carefully supported by up-to-date statistical models.

Divided into sections: Historical & Background Concepts; Levels of Analysis; and, Advances, Extensions and Conclusions, this book offers an overview of the field - historical origins, common theoretical perspectives and frameworks; traditional and analytical procedures and fundamental mathematical equations needed to get a foothold in the field.

Inhalt

Introduction: What Are Social Networks?
PART ONE: BACKGROUND UNDERSTANDING
Becoming Familiar with Social Networks
A Brief History of Social Network Analysis
How to Study Social Networks, from Theory to Design
PART TWO: LEVELS OF ANALYSIS
Actor Level in Complete Networks
Actor Level in Ego Networks
Dyad and Triad Levels
Subgroups Level
Network Level
Position and Roles Analysis
PART THREE: Advances, Extensions and Conclusions
Statistical Models for Social Networks
Conclusions and Future of the Field
Appendices
Appendix 1: Getting Started with UCINET
Appendix 2: Exponential Random Graph Modelling and Longitudinal Modelling through Siena
Appendix 3: Calculating Probability for Transitivity Using Actor-Based Models