Introducing social networks
by Forsé, Michel, Degenne, Alain
fromIntroducing statistical methods
by Forsé, Michel, Degenne, Alain
fromIntroducing statistical methods
Christopher Ibbott examines how Vodafone has led the mobile communications industry to a global stage, sharing data and knowledge, negotiating commercial terms and operational excellence, all for significant global aggregation cost synergy advantage.
A landmark tour of the new science of "idea flow" outlines revolutionary insights into the mysteries of collective intelligence and social influence, explaining the virtually unlimited data sets of today's digital technologies and the considerable accuracy of information from so…
"Over the past decade there has been a growing public fascination with the complex connectedness of modern society. This connectedness is found in many incarnations : in the rapid growth of the Internet, in the ease with which global communication takes place, and in the ability…
This book offers advice on how to enable women who have experienced domestic violence to embark on a journey of recovery. The book draws on theory, original research and the personal experiences of women who have encountered domestic violence to explore the complex practical and…
Résumé : "Albert-Laszlo Barabasi, the nation's foremost expert in the new science of networks, takes us on an intellectual adventure to prove that social networks, corporations, and living organisms are more similar than previously thought. A full understanding of network scienc…
"Putnam's work shows how social bonds are the most powerful predictor of life satisfaction. For example, he reports that getting married is the equivalent of quadrupling your income and attending a club meeting regularly is the equivalent of doubling your income. The loss of soc…
by Pilcher, Jane, Coffey, Amanda
fromCardiff papers in qualitative research
This work draws together contributions on the theme of gender. They all call on qualitative research methods and offer a variety of perspectives on masculinity and femininity. The book also provides a sociological picture of how research on gender contributes to understanding ge…