Network Persistence and the Axis of Hierarchy

Discover the groundbreaking insights of Network Persistence and the Axis of Hierarchy by Steven Rytina, published by Anthem Press in 2020. This compelling hardback edition spans 372 pages and challenges conventional views on social stratification. Rytina redefines networks as a strong yet imperfect tendency for pairings to recur, introducing the concept of "stickiness" and proposing a singular axis of stratification. This thought-provoking analysis stands in contrast to the widely accepted notion of multidimensional stratification. Through a meticulous reexamination of three pivotal mobility data sets, Rytina substantiates his innovative claims, making this book an essential read for scholars and enthusiasts of social theory and network analysis. Dive into this fascinating exploration of how networks shape our understanding of hierarchy and mobility.