Glossary

Networks

When we hear “network”, we would think about intelligence nets or human networks. We can get much information through networks, i.e. networks are important for surviving in human societies. Then, in terms of community, how do networks work? Perhaps networks in communities can be defined as cooperation among community members. For example, if someone gets sick, other ones would sit by that person’s bed or give medicines. Alternatively, when someone needs to prepare a wedding party or a funeral ceremony, other ones would help for the preparations. That is, networks are key factors that ensure members’ lives in communities.