Social Network Analysis in R

4. Introduction to SNA and research design (6. X. 2021, 14:00)

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In-class Exercise Materials. Open the Exercise script and follow the instructions in the comments. 

 

Required readings: 

  • Kadushin, Ch. (2012). Understanding Social Networks. Theories, Concepts, and Findings. Oxford: Oxford University Press, chapter 2.

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  • Robins, G. (2015). Doing social network research. SAGE, chapter 3.
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https://is.muni.cz/el/fss/podzim2020/MEBn5034/um/literature/Robins_2015_chapter_3.Stamped.pdf
  • Borgatti. S., Everett, M., and Johnson, J. (2013). Analyzing social networks. SAGE, chapter 4.
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https://is.muni.cz/el/fss/podzim2020/MEBn5034/um/literature/Borgatti_Everett_Johnson_2013_chapter_4.Stamped.pdf

Recommended readings:

  • Koschade, S. (2007). A Social Network Analysis of Jemaah Islamiyah: The Applications to Counterterrorism and Intelligence. Studies in Conflict & Terrorism, Vol. 29, No. 6, pp. 559–575.
  • Padget, J. F. and Ansell, Ch. K. (1993). Robust Action and the Rise of the Medici, 1400–1434. American Journal of Sociology, Vol. 98, No. 6, pp. 1259–1319.
  • Schneider, V. (2015). Relationalism in Political Theory and Research: The Challenge of Networked Politics and Policy-Making. Przeglad Politologiczny / Political Science Review, Vol. 4, pp. 191–206.

The recommended readings can be accessed via the Masaryk University database subscriptions.