A Research Agenda for Social Networks and Social Resilience

The Research Agenda highlights the role of social networks in supporting social resilience and advancing knowledge and policy intervention in the face of existential crises. It applies innovative social network thinking and analyses to a diverse range of societal challenges, and provides state-of-the-art research agendas for postgraduate students in the social sciences.

Format: Hardback
Length: 316 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2022
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

This cutting-edge Research Agenda showcases the immense potential of social network analysis in addressing pressing social resilience challenges and advancing knowledge and policy interventions amidst the existential crises that threaten our contemporary societies. By emphasizing the pivotal role of social networks in fostering social resilience, the contributions of esteemed and innovative thinkers from various social science disciplines inspire readers to adopt a network-centric perspective when addressing issues of social change and survival in vulnerable contexts. The book delves into a diverse array of existential societal challenges, encompassing marginalized communities, emerging labor markets, governments, food systems, educational institutions, online social media, and the environment. Furthermore, it pushes the boundaries of critical research, shaping the future of more resilient societies and ecosystems. By seamlessly blending network-based critical analysis with deep expertise in policy design and intervention, this dynamic Research Agenda becomes an invaluable resource for postgraduate students engaged in research within the social sciences. Its comprehensive coverage of eighteen vital domains of social life offers valuable insights and agendas for analysts and consultants involved in designing, implementing, and evaluating policies in these critical areas.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803925776