Political Networks

The Political Networks Section aims to provide a multidisciplinary space of convergence for scholars with diverse research interests who share an understanding of the importance of network processes and their analysis in political life. This is coupled with strong attention to the integration (and advancement) of theory and empirical data. Political networks are conceived of in a broad sense - as defined around political actors, events that are relevant to the political biographies of individuals, as well as around the use of digital communication technologies within political dynamics. Thus, ties may consist of exchanges of resources, information, and symbols, as well as of collaborations and communications that may occur both on- and offline. This section proposal is endorsed by the Standing Group on Political Networks.