Networks and Religion - Ties That Bind, Loose, Build-Up, and Tear Down

This book uses social network analysis to explore the various effects that social networks have on religious belief and practice.

List of contents

Part I. Introduction: 1. The surprising (at least to some) persistence of religion; 2. Social network analysis: a brief introduction; Part II. Ties that Bind: 3. Recruitment and conversion; 4. Commitment and conformity; Part III. Ties that Loose: 5. Diffusion and innovation; 6. Politics and community; Part IV. Ties that Build-Up: 7. Networks and tradition; 8. Health and happiness; Part V. Ties that Tear Down: 9. Conflict and cohesion; 10. Radicalization and violence; Part VI. Conclusion: 11. Conclusion; Appendices; References; Index.

About the author

Sean F. Everton is an Associate Professor in the Defense Analysis Department at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Monterey, California. Prior to joining NPS in 2007, he served as an adjunct professor at both Santa Clara and Stanford Universities. Everton earned his Ph.D. in Sociology from Stanford University and wrote his dissertation on the causes and consequences of status on venture capital firm performance. He has published in the areas of social network analysis, sociology of religion, economic sociology, and political sociology. He specializes in the use of social network analysis to disrupt dark networks (e.g. criminal and terrorist networks).

Summary

Social scientists have long been aware that social networks play a key role in the belief and practices of people of faith. This book illustrates how researchers can draw on formal social network analysis methods to explore the interplay of social networks and religion.

Product details

• Authors: Sean F. Everton, Sean F. (Naval Postgraduate School Everton, Everton Sean F.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2018
• EAN: 9781108404075
• ISBN: 978-1-108-40407-5
• No. of pages: 412
• Series: Structural Analysis in the Social Sciences; Structural Analysis in the Soc; Structural Analysis in the Social Sciences
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, Religious groups: social & cultural aspects, Social groups: religious groups and communities