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Kadushin, Charles

Understanding Social Networks : Theories, Concepts, and Findings - New York Oxford University Press 2012 - xii, 252p.

Introduction
Basic network concepts: part I individual members of networks
Basic network concepts: part II whole social networks
Basic network concepts: part III network segmentation
Psychological foundations of social networks
Small groups, leadership and social networks
Organizations and networks
The small world, circles and communities
Influence and diffusion
Networks as social capital
Ethical dilemmas of social network research
Coda: ten master ideas of social networks

Understanding Social Networks explains the big ideas that underlie social networks, covering fundamental concepts then discussing networks and their core themes in increasing order of complexity

ISBN: 9780195379471 (PB)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Social networks
Social Support

Universal Decimal Class. No.: 316.7 / KAD