Although rational choice theory has made considerable advances in other social sciences,
its progress in sociology has been limited. Some sociologists' reservations about rational …

In this paper we analyze and review the theory of relational cohesion and attendant program
of research. Since the early 1990s, the theory has evolved to answer a number of basic …

A new status value theory of power is proposed that bridges two previously distinct research
literatures. The theory asserts that exchangeable objects controlled by high-status actors are …

Network structures promote cohesive social relations among some actors and not others.
Based on the theory of relational cohesion (Lawler and Yoon 1996), we hypothesize that an …

The field of network exchange has grown over the last 20 years from a few scattered studies
to substantial publications in leading journals. Today network exchange is as advanced as …

Network exchange theory has developed primarily as a static, structural theory of power and
dependence in networks. I introduce a dynamic model of the exchange process in which …

Frequently social theorists conflate power and influence, often subsuming influence under a
broad conception of power. Two contemporary theories separate them. Elementary theory …

Power is a core theoretical construct in the field with amazing utility across substantive
areas, levels of analysis and methodologies. Yet, its use along with associated assumptions …

We evaluate four theories that predict the distribution of power in exchange networks. All
four theories--core theory, equidependence theory, exchange-resistance theory, and …

Gatekeepers control access to benefits that they do not own. When granted access, their
clients incur obligations that take the form of fees owed to the gatekeeper. This paper …