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Providing a comprehensive overview of the key fields in political network research, Volker Schneider demonstrates that relational structures play a crucial role in many areas and levels of politics and policymaking as interaction, communications, or dependency relations. Schneider expertly guides the reader from the basic concepts through to advanced methods, using empirical analysis of local, national and global case studies.
Key Features:
- Covers multiple levels from local politics to global governance networks
- Explores the development of political thought traced through network relations
- Illustrates a variety of network forms and exemplary applications using advanced methods in network visualisations
The analytical range covered from theory to more complex statistical methods in this Advanced Introduction provides an excellent resource for scholars in political science, public administration, political sociology and communication studies.
Industry Reviews
'In his magisterial Advanced Introduction to Political Networks, Volker Schneider synthesizes decades of theorizing and research by political sociologists and political scientists on structural relations of power and policymaking. A sweeping historical perspective traces political network analysis from its roots in ancient Greek and medieval philosophers to contemporary studies using sophisticated network analytic methods. Schneider generates intriguing insights from analyses of classic and original political network datasets. His lucid explications of political elites, policy domains, military conflicts, and many other topics make this book indispensable for all scholars fascinated by political networks.' -- David Knoke, University of Minnesota, US
'Volker Schneider's book embarks on an enlightening journey through the intricate realm of network analysis in politics and policy-making. With clarity and depth, Schneider elucidates fundamental concepts and methodologies, offering diverse applications from political thought to global governance. A beacon of insight for navigating the complex terrain of political networks, provided by one of the most renowned scholars in the field.' -- Christoph Knill, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Germany
ISBN: 9781839108099
ISBN-10: 1839108096
Series: Elgar Advanced Introductions series
Published: 20th September 2024
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 196
Audience: College, Tertiary and University
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 21.6 x 13.8
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