This book explores the pioneering work of influential American sociologist Harrison C. White, known for his contributions to social network analysis, the sociology of culture, and economic sociology. It highlights his many insights that have reshaped how we understand the broader foundations of sociology. White s theories reach well beyond technical methods: they offer a general vision of how social structures form, evolve, and give rise to new social formations.

The authors, who have co-authored with White, translated his writings, or deeply engaged with his ideas in their own...