Long Citation
Barry Wellman ranks among Canada's most prominent sociologists and among the world's foundational leaders in social network analysis. His substantive, theoretical and methodological innovations revolutionized the study of community, work, the Internet and family life. A pioneer in the field, he formulated an internationally respected paradigm for understanding human interaction as social networks. His research has produced an extensive and influential body of literature and provides a framework for future studies on community technology and social change. He has also played key roles in several professional associations, advancing the field of social network analysis and sociology as a whole.

Short Citation
Barry Wellman ranks among Canada's most prominent sociologists and among the world's foundational leaders in social network analysis. His substantive, theoretical and methodological innovations revolutionized the study of community, work, the Internet and family life. A pioneer in the field, his research has produced an extensive and influential body of literature and provides a framework for future studies on community, technology and social change.