Exploring the Social Networking Phenomenon Including Thirteen of the Most Popular Like Facebook, Twitter, and Myspace

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. A social network is a social structure made up of individuals (or organizations) called "nodes", which are tied (connected) by one or more specific types of interdependency, such as friendship, kinship, common interest, financial exchange, dislike, sexual relationships, or relationships of beliefs, knowledge or prestige. This book examines the recent social networking phenomenon. Featured sections include history, analysis, research, metrics, and thirteen of the most popular social networks.

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