Structural Holes
Structural Holes
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Ronald Burt describes the social structural theory of competition that has developed through the last two decades. The contrast between perfect competition and monopoly is replaced with a network model of competition. The basic element in this account is the structural hole: a gap between two individuals with complementary resources or information.
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Structural Holes by Ronald S Burt
Ronald Burt describes the social structural theory of competition that has developed through the last two decades. The contrast between perfect competition and monopoly is replaced with a network model of competition. The basic element in this account is the structural hole: a gap between two individuals with complementary resources or information. When the two are connected through a third individual as entrepreneur, the gap is filled, creating important advantages for the entrepreneur. Competitive advantage is a matter of access to structural holes in relation to market transactions.
A major contribution to structural sociology that will stimulate the imaginations of scholars in disciplines as diverse as sociology, economics, strategy, and marketing-- George M. Zinkhan * Journal of Marketing *
Structural Holes proves that basic and applied research, micro and macro levels of analysis, and parsimonious and opulent theorizing are not mutual exclusions. -- Barry Markovsky * Contemporary Sociology *
In this well-crafted and rich volume, Ronald Burt provides an integration of his previous network studies that makes a substantial contribution to research on the social structure of economic phenomena… The book succeeds on several levels. -- Mark Shanley * American Journal of Sociology *
The theoretical ideas in [Structural Holes] are bold, creative, and parsimonious…there is superb handling of data. Both in his theorizing and in his methodology, in all brevity, Burt displays that rare quality which C. Wright Mills termed ‘the sociological imagination.’ -- Richard Swedberg * Acta Sociologica *
Structural Holes makes an important contribution to clarifying the connection between macrosociological and microsociological levels of analysis… By combining sociological theory and outstanding empirical research from different interaction contexts, Burt creates a model for sociological work in general. -- Bernard Barber, Columbia University
Structural Holes is an important book that works on many levels. It is a major contribution to economic and organizational sociology that will stimulate the imaginations of students of families, international politics, and individual personality as well; a work of extraordinary sophistication that is engaging enough to assign to master students; and a development of rational models of action that combines the elegance of game theory with the realism of network analysis. -- Paul DiMaggio, Princeton University
Burt’s Structural Holes is a milestone in the continuing development of structural sociology. It combines sophisticated theory, advanced quantitative methods, and application to problems of competitive analysis that demonstrate the value of a sociological perspective. -- John Freeman, Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University
A sociological masterwork of structural analysis distinguished in every aspect: theoretical, methodological, empirical. Bound to be a standard-setting book for years to come. -- Robert K. Merton, Columbia University
Structural Holes is to management what the X-ray was to medicine. Ron Burt has made visible what before could only be inferred: the hidden structure of the ‘informal organization.’ Those who gain the ‘sight’ this book offers will have acquired an unprecedented power to lead. -- Don Ronchi, organizational consultant
Structural Holes proves that basic and applied research, micro and macro levels of analysis, and parsimonious and opulent theorizing are not mutual exclusions. -- Barry Markovsky * Contemporary Sociology *
In this well-crafted and rich volume, Ronald Burt provides an integration of his previous network studies that makes a substantial contribution to research on the social structure of economic phenomena… The book succeeds on several levels. -- Mark Shanley * American Journal of Sociology *
The theoretical ideas in [Structural Holes] are bold, creative, and parsimonious…there is superb handling of data. Both in his theorizing and in his methodology, in all brevity, Burt displays that rare quality which C. Wright Mills termed ‘the sociological imagination.’ -- Richard Swedberg * Acta Sociologica *
Structural Holes makes an important contribution to clarifying the connection between macrosociological and microsociological levels of analysis… By combining sociological theory and outstanding empirical research from different interaction contexts, Burt creates a model for sociological work in general. -- Bernard Barber, Columbia University
Structural Holes is an important book that works on many levels. It is a major contribution to economic and organizational sociology that will stimulate the imaginations of students of families, international politics, and individual personality as well; a work of extraordinary sophistication that is engaging enough to assign to master students; and a development of rational models of action that combines the elegance of game theory with the realism of network analysis. -- Paul DiMaggio, Princeton University
Burt’s Structural Holes is a milestone in the continuing development of structural sociology. It combines sophisticated theory, advanced quantitative methods, and application to problems of competitive analysis that demonstrate the value of a sociological perspective. -- John Freeman, Johnson Graduate School of Management, Cornell University
A sociological masterwork of structural analysis distinguished in every aspect: theoretical, methodological, empirical. Bound to be a standard-setting book for years to come. -- Robert K. Merton, Columbia University
Structural Holes is to management what the X-ray was to medicine. Ron Burt has made visible what before could only be inferred: the hidden structure of the ‘informal organization.’ Those who gain the ‘sight’ this book offers will have acquired an unprecedented power to lead. -- Don Ronchi, organizational consultant
Ronald S. Burt is Professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780674843714 |
| ISBN 10 | 0674843711 |
| Title | Structural Holes |
| Author | Ronald S Burt |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Harvard University Press |
| Year published | 1995-08-11 |
| Number of pages | 324 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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