| Studying Social Networks: A Guide to Empirical Research Contributor(s): Hennig, Marina (Author), Brandes, Ulrik (Author), Pfeffer, Jürgen (Author) |
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ISBN: 3593397633 ISBN-13: 9783593397634 Publisher: Campus Verlag OUR PRICE: $64.35 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Computers | Networking - General |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.65 lbs) 220 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Studying Social Networks provides a concise, comprehensive introduction to the process of empirical network research. Students and practitioners new to social research will find easily understandable learning goals, numerous examples, and helpful exercises all in one compact volume. The authors have integrated different disciplinary perspectives, while stressing the importance of substance-specific orientation while studying networks. Scholars will find Studying Social Networks a helpful tool not only for teaching, but also as a guide for their own empirical research. |
Contributor Bio(s): Brandes, Ulrik: - Ulrik Brandes is professor of algorithmics in the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Konstanz. Pfeffer, Jurgen: - Jürgen Pfeffer is assistant research professor at the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. Mergel, Ines: - Ines Mergel is assistant professor for public administration and international affairs at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. Hennig, Marina: - Marina Hennig is professor of social network research and sociology of the family at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz. |