Humanities Network Analysis
John R. Ladd, jrladd.com/slides/network-data
What is a network?
- A mathematical structure, a visual form, an operative metaphor, a data analysis method
- A network is made up of:
- Entities: node, vertex, actor
- Relationships: edge, link, tie
- In the humanities, we most often say nodes and edges
Where did network analysis come from?
Image credit: Ahnert et al., The Network Turn Chapter 4