An in-depth, comprehensive and practical guide to egocentric network analysis, focusing on fundamental theoretical, research design, and analytic issues.

Egocentric network analysis is used widely across the social sciences, especially in anthropology, political science, economics, and sociology, and is increasin

Written at an introductory level, and featuring engaging case examples, this book reviews the theory and practice of personal and egocentric network research. T

Combines classic and cutting-edge scholarship on personal social networks. A must-have resource for both newcomers and seasoned experts.

This book provides an introduction to the theories, methods, and applications that constitute the social network perspective. Unlike more general texts, this ti