Analyzing Social Networks

 

'Literature concerning social network analysis has been enriched by one more book dealing with this phenomenon. [...] The examples are drawn from a variety of fields – anthropology, sociology, management, and health care. The book could be useful for a broad range of specialists in different scientific spheres. The book is a general introduction to doing network analysis based on network theory and focused on methodology of research design and data collection' (Stanislava Yordanova Stoyanova 2013-07-05)

 

'The authors have divided each chapter into short sections that make it easy to read since they orient the reader to the needed content. Almost all sections are supported with graphs, figures and tables that explain the different research steps a social network analyst should go through starting from the design to the interpretation of results. For the authors to satisfy a larger audience, they have employed a simple language that students, researchers, teachers and practitioners can understand. All in all, the book remains an excellent reference and guide to help a worker in SNA succeed in his analysis especially with the wide number of illustrations, figures and examples present all though the book' (Nadia Idri 2013-07-31)

The best introduction to the analysis of social networks. All the basic techniques are there, easily digestible and ready to apply to tangible research problems.  (Michael Schwartz, Professor 2013-10-30)

We've been waiting for this book for a long time. Masters of their craft, Borgatti, Everett and Johnson guide us through the excitement and challenges of social network analysis. It will be your companion on all of your analytic journeys. (Barry Wellman, S.D. Clark Professor of Sociology 2013-10-23)

This book is a well-written, comprehensive introduction to the must-know techniques of social network analysis. Drawing from their discipline overarching, rich experience with social network data from various backgrounds, the authors make SNA’s concepts and algorithms accessible, turning them into powerful research tools for their readers.
(Christian Steglich 2016-03-14)