This article aims to analyze under theory of graphs assumptions, small worlds approach, how the configuration of the global network of relations among board members of public companies listed in the Brazilian between 2004 and 2007 evolved. To verify the validity of small world approach, the...

Preface -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Institutional context -- Feminist movements -- Corporate governance -- Board of directors -- Review of empirical literature and formulation of hypotheses -- Design research -- Analysis of evidence -- Analysis of the hypotheses and final considerations --...