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As is known, the most distinctive feature of the social network approach is its focus on relationships among social entities and on the patterns and implications of these relationships for social action. This tradition proceeds from certain basic theoretical premises that, although not always systematically presented or universally embraced, are acceptable to most of those who identify themselves with this tradition. As summarized by some of the leading persons of this current, social network approach of today is characterized by taking as its basic tenets the following.
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© 2005 G. Reza Azarian
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Azarian, G.R. (2005). Ties and Networks. In: The General Sociology of Harrison C. White. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230596719_3
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