Social Network Analysis for Ego-nets, Hardcover by Crossley, Nick; Bellotti, ...

Social Network Analysis for Ego-nets, Hardcover by Crossley, Nick; Bellotti, Elisa; Edwards, Gemma; Everett, Martin G.; Koskinen, Johan, ISBN 1446267768, ISBN-13 9781446267769, Like New Used, Free P&P in the UKAssuming no background in social network analysis, this work offers an introduction to actor-centered or ego-net analysis, a common method used in social network analysis. Contributors in sociology, social statistics, and social network analysis detail basic concepts and steps of ego-net research, which is a method of social network analysis that studies the social contacts of individuals or large groups, such as corporations and governments. Th begins with a detailed introduction on key concepts, strengths, and weaknesses of ego-net analysis. The next chapter offers a primer on social capital and small worlds as they relate to ego-net research. Later chapters offer guidelines on obtaining and analyzing ego-net data, narratives and case studies, and multilevel models of cross-sectional ego-nets. The final chapter deals with statistical analysis of network dynamics. Learning features include chapter outcomes, chapter summaries, b&w process diagrams, and screenshots. While th is written for undergraduates and non-academic researchers, it is detailed enough for more advanced readers. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR ()