Introduction to Social Network Analysis

Author: Liu Jun
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: This book, guided by Marxist theory of the working class, conducts research on the real-life situations and interests of different groups of employees in state-owned enterprises in China during the process of marketization through literature review and social surveys. It analyzes the efficiency implications of internal differentiation within enterprises, the conflicts during the differentiation process, and the trends of differentiation. "Social Network Analysis" originated in the 1930s and matured in the 1970s, representing a new paradigm in sociological research. This book views "Social Network Analysis" as an art and technique for quantitatively analyzing social relationships, comprehensively introducing and critically evaluating its fundamental concepts and methods. It holds certain guiding significance and foresight for research in the field of "Social Network Analysis" in China.