The Intersection of Social Circles

摘要: A common methodological approach to the study of networks is define a measure proximity or social distance from network data. Generally, definition such rests on some representation flow communication between individuals in network. This paper proposes different basis for measure-patterns loyalty and affiliation-and presents describes an appropriate measure, based overlap interpersonal environments. The new intended application differentiation-for example, political elites-and illustratively applied data concerning intellectuals.