JOINT ROLE STRUCTURE OF 2 COMMUNITIES ELITES

被引:35
作者
BREIGER, RL [1 ]
PATTISON, PE [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV MELBOURNE,DEPT PSYCHOL,MELBOURNE 3000,VICTORIA,AUSTRALIA
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D O I
10.1177/004912417800700206
中图分类号
O1 [数学]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ; 0701 ; 070101 ;
摘要
Blockmodel analysis offers a perspective for developing operational theories of role interlock across multiple networks. We identify precisely those features of role interlock that are shared by the elites of two small cities. This joint role structure is then interpreted with the aid of an algebraic model that we formulate on the basis of Granovetter's (1973) “strength of weak ties” argument. Our discussion illustrates the operationalization of substantive and theoretical concepts in the form of idealized role structures, and their application via blockmodel analysis to observed network data. © 1978, Sage Publications. All rights reserved.
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页码:213 / 226
页数:14
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