Analytical Sociology: Actions and Networks

<p><b>Demonstrates the power of the theoretical framework of analytical sociology in</b><br /> <b>explaining a large array of social phenomena</b></p> <p><i>Analytical Sociology: Actions and Networks</i> presents the most advanced theoretical discussion of analytical sociology, along with a unique set of examples on mechanism-<br /> based sociology. Leading scholars apply the theoretical principles of analytical sociology<br /> to understand how puzzling social and historical phenomena including crime, lynching,<br /> witch-hunts, tax behaviours, Web-based social movement and communication,<br /> 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.<br /> This book ultimately demonstrates that sociology, like any other science, is at its best<br /> when it dissects the mechanisms at work by means of rigorous model building and testing.        <br /> <br /> <i>Analytical Sociology:<br /> </i><br /> • Provides the most complete and up-to-date theoretical treatment of analytical sociology.<br /> • Looks at a wide range of complex social phenomena within a single and unitary theoretical framework.<br /> • Explores a variety of advanced methods to build and test theoretical models.<br /> • Examines how both computational modelling and experiments can be used<br /> to study the complex relation between norms, networks and social actions.<br /> • Brings together research from leading global experts in the field in order to<br /> present a unique set of examples on mechanism-based sociology.<br /> <br /> Advanced graduate students and researchers working in sociology, methodology of social sciences, statistics, social networks analysis and computer simulation will benefit from this book.</p> <p> </p>