Social Network Analysis, Third Edition succinctly illustrates the concepts and methods related to substantive social network research problems. The authors convey key material while at the same time minimizing technical complexities, citing examples ranging from small networks to communities, and international systems. The new edition reflects developments and changes in practice over the past decade and describes important recent developments in network analysis. Throughout the volume, Knoke and Yang also comment on the challenges and opportunities offered by internet and social media data.