Books:
* "The Community Question: The Public Policy Debate and the Social Sciences" (1979) - Explores the concept of community and its role in public policy.
* "Networked: The New Social Operating System" (2001) - Examines the impact of the internet and other technologies on social networks and community.
* "Is Facebook Making Us Lonely? The Social Life of Social Media" (2015) - A nuanced look at the complex relationship between social media and social life.
* "The Social Network Revolution: How the Internet Is Transforming the Way We Live, Work, and Play" (2004) - A comprehensive exploration of the social and economic consequences of the internet.
Key Articles and Edited Volumes:
* "The Community Question: A Summary and Critique of a Century of Research" (1978) - A seminal review of the literature on community.
* "The Social Structure of Computer-Mediated Communication" (1996) - An early study of the social aspects of online communication.
* "Communities Without Propinquity: Long-Distance Networks in Urban Life" (1997) - Examines how people maintain relationships across physical distance.
* "The Networked Nature of Community" (2002) - A foundational article on the concept of networked communities.
This is a selection of some of Barry Wellman's key works. He has published extensively in academic journals and edited volumes. His work has been influential in shaping our understanding of how social networks and technology affect our lives.