The Strength of Weak Ties: A Network Theory Revisited

@article{citeulike:142465, abstract = {In this chapter I review empirical studies directly testing the hypotheses of my 1973 paper \"The Strength of Weak Ties\" (hereafter \"SWT\") and work that elaborates those hypotheses theoretically or uses them to suggest new empirical research not discussed in my original formulation. Along the way, I will reconsider various aspects of the theoretical argument, attempt to plug some holes, and broaden its base.}, author = {Granovetter, Mark }, citeulike-article-id = {142465}, doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/202051}, keywords = {networktheory}, posted-at = {2007-07-16 18:37:01}, priority = {4}, title = {The Strength of Weak Ties: A Network Theory Revisited}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/202051} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:142465 L3 - citeulike-article-id:142465 TI - The Strength of Weak Ties: A Network Theory Revisited N2 - In this chapter I review empirical studies directly testing the hypotheses of my 1973 paper "The Strength of Weak Ties" (hereafter "SWT") and work that elaborates those hypotheses theoretically or uses them to suggest new empirical research not discussed in my original formulation. Along the way, I will reconsider various aspects of the theoretical argument, attempt to plug some holes, and broaden its base. KW - networktheory AU - Granovetter, Mark UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/202051 ER -