Harrison White’s Impact on the Field and the Hungarian Sociology, in a Personal Light

Paying tribute to the works of Harrison C White, this commemoration presents primarily some personal regards. It highlights moments like the two editions of Identity and Control or the revival of interest in the catnet concept as turning points significantly affecting the author’s conception of social networks with the mutual role of structural and cultural aspects. In addition, the paper briefly reviews the development of the impact of White’s oeuvre on the field in Hungary and recalls the impressions attached to the rare occasions of personal encounter.