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Networking in France. Is there a French School of Social Network Analysis?

Penalva-Icher, Elise; Eloire, Fabien (2017), Networking in France. Is there a French School of Social Network Analysis?, The American Sociologist, 48, 3-4, p. 382-401. 10.1007/s12108-017-9350-4

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Article accepté pour publication ou publié
Date
2017
Journal name
The American Sociologist
Volume
48
Number
3-4
Pages
382-401
Publication identifier
10.1007/s12108-017-9350-4
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Penalva-Icher, Elise
Institut de Recherche Interdisciplinaire en Sciences Sociales [IRISSO]
Eloire, Fabien cc
Abstract (EN)
Social Network Analysis (SNA) is a sociology based on interaction that visualizes and models relations between actors. Whereas interaction is approached by classical scholars, we had to wait until the 1970s and the birth of computer science to see social networks analysis develop. This article investigates the influence of SNA in France from the 1980s and wonder if there is a French school of SNA? To do so, we first resume social networks history and highlight its contribution to sociology. Second, we analyze the trajectory and profile of five “disciplinary entrepreneurs,” whose role in the field is important as they master three necessary languages for SNA: English, Mathematics and Computer Science. Third, in order to put back those individuals in their social structures, we cross SNA with the different French sociological tradition(s) (according to topics and methods). Last, we wonder if the institutionalization process succeeded in the creation of institutions from which a French SNA would be able to expand?
Subjects / Keywords
Social network analysis; Disciplinary entrepreneurs; Institutionalization; Sociology of science

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