Demonstrates the power of the theoretical framework of analytical
sociology in
explaining a large array of social phenomena
Analytical Sociology: Actions and Networks presents the most advanced
theoretical discussion of analytical sociology, along with a unique set
of examples on mechanism-
based sociology. Leading scholars apply the theoretical principles of
analytical sociology
to understand how puzzling social and historical phenomena including
crime, lynching,
witch-hunts, tax behaviours, Web-based social movement and
communication,
restaurant reputation, job search and careers, social network homophily
and instability, cooperation and trust are brought about by complex,
multi-layered social mechanisms. The analyses presented in this book
rely on a wide range of methods which include qualitative observations,
advanced statistical techniques, complex network tools, refined
simulation methods and creative experimental protocols.
This book ultimately demonstrates that sociology, like any other
science, is at its best
when it dissects the mechanisms at work by means of rigorous model
building and testing.
*Analytical Sociology:
*
- Provides the most complete and up-to-date theoretical treatment of
analytical sociology.
- Looks at a wide range of complex social phenomena within a single and
unitary theoretical framework.
- Explores a variety of advanced methods to build and test theoretical
models.
- Examines how both computational modelling and experiments can be
used
to study the complex relation between norms, networks and social
actions. - Brings together research from leading global experts in the field in
order to
present a unique set of examples on mechanism-based sociology.
Advanced graduate students and researchers working in sociology,
methodology of social sciences, statistics, social networks analysis and
computer simulation will benefit from this book.
