Citation

Tam T. Soc. Netw. 1989; 11(4): 387-401.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/0378-8733(89)90013-0

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The conceptualization and quantification of centrality has been a major focus in modern network analysis. Mizruchi et al. (1986) have recently pointed out that a conceptual and formal distinction between reflected and derived centrality is germane to the understanding of network organization in many substantive contexts, e.g. business power structure and the emergence of social movement. The present paper offers a critique of Mizruchi et al.'s (1986) solution to the problem and provides a novel alternative that takes all possible reflection and derivation of centrality into account. The problem of interpretation is extensively discussed.