Social Network Analysis: Research Methods (Bloomsbury Research Methods) - Hardcover

Scott, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1350400157 ISBN 13: 9781350400153

Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic, 2024

Synopsis

This book introduces the non-specialist reader to the principal ideas, nature and purpose of social network analysis. Social networks operate on many levels, from families up to the level of nations, and play a critical role in determining the way problems are solved, organizations are run, and the degree to which individuals achieve their goals. Social network theory maps these relationships between individual actors and has become hugely influential across the social sciences. Assuming no prior knowledge of quantitative sociology, and avoiding technicalities, this book presents the key ideas in context through examples and illustrations. Using a structured approach to understanding work in this area, John Scott signposts further reading and online sources so that readers can develop their knowledge and skills to become practitioners of this research method. A series of Frequently Asked Questions takes the reader through the main objections raised against social network analysis. The new edition updates the overview of the discipline with more recent work and current research in sociology.

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About the Author

John Scott is Professor of Sociology and Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research at Plymouth University. He is a Fellow of the British Academy, an Academician of the Academy of Learned Societies in the Social Sciences, and a Fellow of the Royal Social Network Analysis Research Methods By John Scott Keynote Readership Description Sales Points Author(s)/Editor(s) Biography Society of Arts. His most recent publications include British Sociology. A History (2020) and British Social Theory: Recovering Lost Traditions before 1950 (2018).

Edition details

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1350400157
• ISBN 13: 9781350400153
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 118