ISBN:
1119940389
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1306532833
,
9781306532839
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (2920 KB, 448 S.)
Edition:
1. Aufl.
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Series Statement:
Wiley Series in Computational and Quantitative Social Science
Parallel Title:
Print version Analytical Sociology : Actions and Networks
DDC:
301.01
Keywords:
Electronic books
;
Analytische Soziologie
Abstract:
"This book illustrates how analytical sociology is progressively refining its theoretical framework and how powerful this framework is in explaining a large array of social phenomena. The authors have collaborated to demonstrate how analytical sociology integrates formal models, computer simulations, laboratory experiments, and complex statistical analysis of large-scale datasets. This integration makes analytical sociology comparable to the methodology adopted by modern biological and physical sciences. The authors discuss computational models as well as laboratory experiments, focusing on how experiments may shed light on the complex relation between norms, networks, and social actions"--
Abstract:
"Analytical Sociology: Norms, Actions and Networks illustrates how analytical sociology is progressively refining its theoretical framework and how powerful this framework is in explaining a large array of social phenomena"--
Abstract:
Demonstrates the power of the theoretical framework of analytical sociology inexplaining a large array of social phenomenaAnalytical Sociology: Actions and Networkspresents the most advanced theoretical discussion of analytical sociology, along with a unique set of examples on mechanism- based sociology. Leading scholars apply the theoretical principles of analytical sociology to understand how puzzling social and historical phenomena including crime, lynching, witch-hunts, tax behaviours, Web-based social movement and communication, 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. This book ultimately demonstrates that sociology, like any other science, is at its best when it dissects the mechanisms at work by means of rigorous model building and testing. Analytical Sociology: Provides the most complete and up-to-date theoretical treatment of analytical sociology. Looks at a wide range of complex social phenomena within a single and unitary theoretical framework. Explores a variety of advanced methods to build and test theoretical models. Examines how both computational modelling and experiments can be used to study the complex relation between norms, networks and social actions. Brings together research from leading global experts in the field in order to present a unique set of examples on mechanism-based sociology. Advanced graduate students and researchers working in sociology, methodology of social sciences, statistics, social networks analysis and computer simulation will benefit from this book.
Description / Table of Contents:
Analytical Sociology: Actions and Networks; Contents; Preface and Acknowledgments; About the Editor; List of Contributors; Introduction; Editor's Introduction to Chapter 1; 1 Data, Generative Models, and Mechanisms: More on the Principles of Analytical Sociology; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 The Principles of Analytical Sociology; 1.3 Clarity (P1); 1.4 Description (P2); 1.5 Generative Models (P3); 1.6 Structural Methodological Individualism (P4a); 1.7 Logics of Action (P4b); 1.8 Structural Interdependency (P4c); 1.9 Agent-Based Modeling (P5); 1.10 Back to Data (P6 and P7); 1.11 Concluding Remarks
Description / Table of Contents:
1.12 How to Read this BookReferences; Further Reading; Part I: ACTIONS; Foundational Issues; Editor's Introduction to Chapter 2; 2 Analytical Sociology and Rational-Choice Theory; 2.1 Rational-Choice Theory; 2.2 Sociological Rational-Choice Theory; 2.3 Analytical Sociology as a Meta-Theory; 2.4 The Key Ideas of Analytical Sociology; 2.4.1 Mechanism-Based Explanation; 2.4.2 Realism; 2.4.3 Theories of Middle Range; 2.4.4 Theory of Action; 2.5 The Puzzle; 2.6 The Assumed Special Role of RCT; 2.7 Conclusion; References; Further Reading; Crime and Voting; Editor's Introduction to Chapter 3
Description / Table of Contents:
3 Why Crime Happens: A Situational Action Theory3.1 Situational Action Theory; 3.2 Explaining Crime; 3.3 The Situational Model; 3.4 The Situational Process; 3.4.1 Motivation; 3.4.2 Perception of Action Alternatives: The Moral Filter; 3.4.3 The Process of Choice: Habits and Deliberation; 3.4.4 Controls: Self-Control and Deterrence; 3.5 The Social Model; 3.6 Integrating the Social and Situational Models; 3.7 Testing SAT; 3.7.1 The Peterborough Adolescent and Young Adult Development Study; 3.7.2 Measuring Crime, Crime Propensity and Criminogenic Exposure
Description / Table of Contents:
3.7.3 Crime Involvement by Crime Propensity and Criminogenic Exposure3.7.4 The Impact of Criminogenic Exposure on Crime for Groups with Different Levels of Crime Propensity; 3.8 Explaining Crime Concentrations (Hot Spots); 3.9 Coda; References; Further Reading; Editor's Introduction to Chapter 4; 4 Frames, Scripts, and Variable Rationality: An Integrative Theory of Action; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 The Model of Frame Selection (MFS); 4.2.1 Frames, Scripts, and Actions; 4.2.2 Dual-processes: Spontaneous vs. Reflected Modes of Selection; 4.2.3 The Determinants of Variable Rationality
Description / Table of Contents:
4.3 Hypotheses and Previous Applications4.4 An Exemplary Application Using Survey Data: Explaining Voter Participation; 4.4.1 Theory; 4.4.2 Data and Measures; 4.4.3 Results; 4.5 Applying the MFS to Study Social Dynamics; 4.5.1 The MFS and the Study of Social Movements and Collective Action; 4.5.2 Strategic Interaction with Variable Rationality and Framing; 4.6 Conclusion; References; Further Reading; Historical Violence; Editor's Introduction to Chapter 5; 5 Analytical Sociology and Quantitative Narrative Analysis: Explaining Lynchings in Georgia (1875-1930)
Description / Table of Contents:
5.1 Strange Fruits on Southern Trees
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
DOI:
10.1002/9781118762707
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