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What is the social network theory, and who developed it?
That's really interesting. Is there any debate or critique about the social network theory?
Yes, there is ongoing debate about the social network theory, particularly regarding issues of power, agency, and the role of social structure. Some critics argue that the theory has a tendency to ignore power dynamics and individual agency, and that it can be overly deterministic in its focus on social structure. Others argue that these critiques ignore the richness and complexity of social network analysis and the insights it can offer into social processes and phenomena.