«FAMILY TREES» AND SOCIAL NETWORKS AS A SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR THE SOCIAL-GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS OF RURAL TERRITORIES
Abstract
New methods of social-geographical studies have been tested, such as construction of «family trees»and analysis of social networks. The first one makes it possible to reveal the migrations for a long periodof time and the possibilities of existence of rural-urban communities. The analysis of social networksprovides unique data for the study of the actual migrations of population.
About the Authors
A. I. AlexeevRussian Federation
Faculty of Geography, Department of Economic and Social Geography of Russia, Professor, D.Sc. in Geography
K. I. Delva
Russian Federation
Faculty of Geography, Department of Economic and Social Geography of Russia, post-graduate student
M. D. Usova
Russian Federation
Faculty of Geography, master’s student
Review
For citations:
Alexeev A.I., Delva K.I., Usova M.D. «FAMILY TREES» AND SOCIAL NETWORKS AS A SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR THE SOCIAL-GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS OF RURAL TERRITORIES. Vestnik Moskovskogo universiteta. Seriya 5, Geografiya. 2016;(5):93-95. (In Russ.)