Political Networks - The Structural Perspective (Paperback, Revised)


This book examines almost two decades of research using the structural or network approach to political behavior. Network analysis begins with the assumption that the most important elements of political power are the relationships of influence and domination among social actors. Influence is the exchange of information about preferences and intentions; domination is the exchange of material sanctions to reward or punish compliance with commands. By examining the confluence of these two networks, analysts can develop a structural picture of the political process. David Knoke provides an overview of the work already done in the structural analysis of politics and the directions it will take in the future. Topics covered include voting decisions, social movements, formal organizations, community power systems, national elites and the world system of nation-states. Theoretical conceptualizations, empirical findings and topical research agendas are discussed in each of these areas.

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This book examines almost two decades of research using the structural or network approach to political behavior. Network analysis begins with the assumption that the most important elements of political power are the relationships of influence and domination among social actors. Influence is the exchange of information about preferences and intentions; domination is the exchange of material sanctions to reward or punish compliance with commands. By examining the confluence of these two networks, analysts can develop a structural picture of the political process. David Knoke provides an overview of the work already done in the structural analysis of politics and the directions it will take in the future. Topics covered include voting decisions, social movements, formal organizations, community power systems, national elites and the world system of nation-states. Theoretical conceptualizations, empirical findings and topical research agendas are discussed in each of these areas.

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Product Details

General

Imprint

Cambridge UniversityPress

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Series

Structural Analysis in the Social Sciences

Release date

June 1994

Availability

Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days

First published

1990

Authors

Dimensions

228 x 151 x 17mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - Trade

Pages

308

Edition

Revised

ISBN-13

978-0-521-47762-8

Barcode

9780521477628

Categories

LSN

0-521-47762-X



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