Mark Granovetter
Mark Granovetter · Philosophy & Social Sciences
Economic sociologist; developed 'The Strength of Weak Ties' theory of social networks
1943, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
United States
Mark Granovetter is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Economic sociologist; developed 'The Strength of Weak Ties' theory of social networks
Mark Granovetter is an American economic sociologist at Stanford whose 1973 paper 'The Strength of Weak Ties' is among the most cited in social science, showing that loose acquaintances often matter more than close friends for spreading information and finding jobs. His concept of embeddedness reshaped economic sociology. He was born into a Jewish family in Jersey City.
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Economic sociologist; developed 'The Strength of Weak Ties' theory of social networks
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Sociology
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