Political Networks The Structural Perspective
Political Networks The Structural Perspective by David Knoke, published by Cambridge University Press on August 31, 1990, offers an in-depth examination of nearly two decades of research utilizing the structural or network approach to political behavior. This edition, comprising 290 pages, delves into the dynamics of political power through the relationships of influence and domination among social actors, emphasizing how these interactions shape political processes.
Readers will find a comprehensive overview of the structural analysis of politics, including discussions on voting decisions, social movements, and community power systems. The book also addresses formal organizations, national elites, and the world system of nation-states, presenting theoretical conceptualizations alongside empirical findings. By exploring these topics, David Knoke outlines both the historical context and future directions of research in political science and sociology, making this work a significant contribution to the field.
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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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