--- product_id: 14892473 title: "Exploratory Social Network Analysis with Pajek (Structural Analysis in the Social Sciences) Expanded edition" brand: "vladimir batagelj" price: "140 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/14892473-exploratory-social-network-analysis-with-pajek-structural-analysis-in-social store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Exploratory Social Network Analysis with Pajek (Structural Analysis in the Social Sciences) Expanded edition **Brand:** vladimir batagelj **Price:** 140 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Exploratory Social Network Analysis with Pajek (Structural Analysis in the Social Sciences) Expanded edition by vladimir batagelj - **How much does it cost?** 140 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/14892473-exploratory-social-network-analysis-with-pajek-structural-analysis-in-social) ## Best For - vladimir batagelj enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted vladimir batagelj brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best introduction to SNA methodology *by D***Y on Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2007* Social Network Analysis (SNA) has a number of different ways of doing analysis that depend on the point of view one is taking about the data. Different types of analysis make sense to answer different types of questions. For instance, it may be interesting to find paths from node to node, it may be interesting to see how nodes (representing many things: people, organizations, teams, businesses or countries, for instance) cluster together. One might want to see the links between clusters and much more. It can be bewildering to choose the right method and then use software do to the analysis. Since there are so many choices, any software that does SNA will be complex.Each chapter of this book highlights an important type of analysis and takes the reader through doing the analysis step-by-step using the freeware software package Pajek (Slovenian for "spider"). Pajek allows the user to do a huge range of analysis and visualize it. It can work with large networks. Tho book does not assume knowledge SNA and explains the motives for the types of analysis so that after going through the book the reader has the basic skills to both do SNA and understand the studies that have been done using SNA. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pajek - A Must Read for Network Analysts *by D***C on Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2007* Pajek means spider in Slovenian. Pajek is also a software program for the analysis and visualisation of very large networks; networks with thousands if not millions of vertices. It is a program I use occasionally, however I prefer UCINET and NetMiner 3 , because I find these programs to be easier to use. It is precisely for this reason I bought and read "Exploratory Social Network Analysis with Pajek" by Wouter de Nooy, Andrej Mrvar, and Vladimir Batagelj.The book is an easy read and nicely complements the manual - in fact I think it could easily replace the manual.I learnt that Pajek is actually quite a bite easier to use than I first thought. Having played around with Pajek after reading the book I found I could manipulate my datasets in new ways. That said I am not a convert to Pajek.I did like the examples and the explanations that went with them. Even if I never use Pajek again the book is useful simply because the examples explain rather than describe many of the complexities and pitfalls of network analysis. Read in conjunction with other publications like Wassermann and Faust's "Social Network Analysis. Methods and Applications" the student of network analysis should gain a solid theoretical understanding of network analysis and be able to read network studies more critically. I also found the many exercises in the book most useful. They progressively built and reinforced understanding and competence in Pajek, as well as understanding of network ideas.So all in all I would give the book a five-star rating - five stars for readability and five stars for the learning by doing approach. It has a place on the bookshelf of even serious student of network analysis.Regards, Graham ### ⭐⭐⭐ A Simple Guide to a Complex Program *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2009* Pajek becomes a necessary tool when using large samples in social network analysis. Unfortunately, finding basic, comprehensive tutorials and user guides either within the software itself (UCINET is extremely commendable by comparison for this reason alone) or elsewhere is nearly impossible. Ironically, while the software is free, the guide is not. And, should you find yourself having to use Pajek, this book is a very useful, basic guide to the program. Chapters break down various components of larger analytical procedures (such as calculating centrality or identifying cliques), and provide simple examples as well as the order of commands needed to perform the function in the software itself. Each chapter concludes with a set of practice questions and explanations. The book also includes chapters on software and file management such as saving program files and printing visualizations.I do have two complaints about this text, however. The first is that, some of the network examples and practice questions correspond to pre-fabricated data files that are not included with the book say, for example, as a CD-Rom where you could load files onto your desktop. Moreover, despite Pajek being a valuable tool for dealing with large networks, the text largely deals with analysis of very small samples. Granted, there is a feasibility not only in examining, but illustrating such small networks, but very few tutorials will provide guidelines and outline the caveats of dealing with larger networks.Despite this, for those who are new to social networking analysis and particularly the software side and using Pajek, this is a good starting point that is easy to understand. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/14892473-exploratory-social-network-analysis-with-pajek-structural-analysis-in-social](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/14892473-exploratory-social-network-analysis-with-pajek-structural-analysis-in-social) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*