Social Network Analysis: A Handbook (Paperback)

by Professor John P Scott (Author) "There has been a considerable growth of interest in the potential that is offered by the relatively new techniques of social network analysis..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
'I am often asked by people new to network analysis for something they can read to get a quick sense of the area. I refer them to this book. Now updated, Scott's book continues to be the most accessible introduction to social network analysis. Experts should have two copies: one to use, one to loan' - Ronald S Burt, University of Chicago and European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD)

Praise for the First Edition:

`This book is essential for those who want to keep up with - and move forward with - the field' - Professor Barry Wellman, University of Toronto

`John Scott's Social Network Analysis: A Handbook fills a gap between simplist introductions and inaccessibly technical treatments. The increasing popularity of these methods warrants a solid introductory text, which Scott's book admirably provides' - David Knoke, University of Minnesota

Product Description
The revised and updated edition of this bestselling text provides an accessible introduction to the theory and practice of network analysis in the social sciences. It gives a clear and authoritative guide to the general framework of network analysis, explaining the basic concepts, technical measures and reviewing the available computer programs.

The book outlines both the theoretical basis of network analysis and the key techniques for using it as a research tool. Building upon definitions of points, lines and paths, John Scott demonstrates their use in clarifying such measures as density, fragmentation and centralization. He identifies the various cliques, components and circles into which networks are formed, and outlines an approach to the study of socially structured positions. He also discusses the use of multidimensional methods for investigating social networks.

Social Network Analysis is an invaluable resource for researchers across the social sciences and for students of social theory and research methods.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd; 2nd edition (March 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761963391
• ISBN-13: 978-0761963394
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #170,921 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Physician's Review, April 28, 2009

By	Trent T. Haywood - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In looking to utilize the information in health care, I found John Scott's book to be quite informative and action oriented. It will definetly serve us well. The

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, March 29, 2000

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This review is from: Social Network Analysis: A Handbook (Paperback)

It's the best book I've read on the subject. It's clear and wide. It could be understad as a theorical context for Faust and Wasserman book: Social Network Analisys.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Social Network Analysis, October 27, 2007

By	Aaron D. Hill - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I haven't read all of the book yet but what I have read, I have found valuable. Rather than find all of the original cites and such in articles, Scott has a lot of the info in one place.