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- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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- Dust Jacket
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Little Brown & Company
ISBN-10
0316036145
ISBN-13
9780316036146
eBay Product ID (ePID)
73074016
Product Key Features
Book Title
Connected : the Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
General, Social Psychology, Electronics / Digital, Sociology / Urban
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Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Social Science, Psychology
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
21 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6 in
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LCCN
2009-018349
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"Engaging and insightful...sure-to-be a blockbuster... Connected succeeds in connecting with its audience."-- SeedMagazine.com, What makes us human -- for good and bad -- is our social nature. Nowhere is this complex, wonderful, and sometimes dark part of us more clearly revealed than inConnected.In a social world exploding with new ways to interact,Connectedis a user's guide for ourselves in the 21st century., Illuminating...The authors excel at drawing out the devil in the detail. [ Connected ] has profound implications., "What makes us human -- for good and bad -- is our social nature. Nowhere is this complex, wonderful, and sometimes dark part of us more clearly revealed than inConnected.In a social world exploding with new ways to interact,Connectedis a user's guide for ourselves in the 21st century."-Dan Ariely, James B. Duke Professor of Behavioral Economics and author ofPredictably Irrational, Engaging and insightful...sure-to-be a blockbuster...Connectedsucceeds in connecting with its audience., The book has all sorts of interesting information about how our friends influence our lives, for better and for worse., "The book has all sorts of interesting information about how our friends influence our lives, for better and for worse."-- MarieClaire.com, What makes us human -- for good and bad -- is our social nature. Nowhere is this complex, wonderful, and sometimes dark part of us more clearly revealed than in Connected. In a social world exploding with new ways to interact, Connected is a user's guide for ourselves in the 21st century., "Christakis and Fowler have written the book on the exciting new science of social networks. With passion and precision, these two internationally renowned scientists expose the invisible webs that connect each of us to the other, and in so doing cast our lives here together in an astonishing new light. We think we are individuals who control our own fates, but as Christakis and Fowler demonstrate, we are merely cells in the nervous system of a much greater beast. If someone you barely know reads CONNECTED, it could change your life forever. How? Read it yourself and find out."-- "The book has all sorts of interesting information about how our friends influence our lives, for better and for worse."-- Daniel Gilbert, bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness, "Fascinating... the dozens of interconnected stories of research findings by Chriastkis and Fowler and others leave me eager to learn about the next wave of research in this area."-- Andrew Gelman, author of Red State, Blue State, "This wonderful book by Christakis and Fowler could well be one of the most important works of the decade. In a clear and engaging way, the authors apply their creative and provocative findings on social networks to understanding not only our social relationships but also the forces that shape our world. Full of fascinating stories and examples, this book is essential in understanding our very nature. A must read."-Ed Diener, Joseph Smiley Distinguished Professor of Psychology University of Illinois and author of Happiness, "From health and happiness to fads and financial markets, Christakis and Fowler take us on a dazzling tour of the world of social networks. And in showing how these networks matter in our individual lives, the authors also make the deeper point that "network thinking" is the key to understanding how all our lives fit together."-Duncan Watts, author of Six Degrees, Illuminating...The authors excel at drawing out the devil in the detail. [Connected] has profound implications., "Illuminating...The authors excel at drawing out the devil in the detail. [ Connected ] has profound implications."-- New Scientist, "Connected argues convincingly that it's not enough to understand how individuals behave. The book details examples of how individual behaviors affect other members of a social network."-ScienceNews.com, "Connectedargues convincingly that it's not enough to understand how individuals behave. The book details examples of how individual behaviors affect other members of a social network."-ScienceNews.com, "Illuminating...The authors excel at drawing out the devil in the detail. [Connected] has profound implications."-New Scientist, "What makes us human -- for good and bad -- is our social nature. Nowhere is this complex, wonderful, and sometimes dark part of us more clearly revealed than in Connected. In a social world exploding with new ways to interact, Connected is a user's guide for ourselves in the 21st century."-- Dan Ariely, James B. Duke Professor of Behavioral Economics and author of Predictably Irrational, "Margaret Thatcher said there is no such thing as society. Hillary Clinton wrote that it takes a village. In their new book, Christakis and Fowler write, "We don't live in groups, we live in networks," and they back this up with dozens of interconnected stories of research findings by themselves and others, ranging from bank runs to suicide prevention, from nut allergies among schoolchildren to epidemics in virtual worlds, from the spread of happiness to the spread of voting. The combination of speculation and science is fascinating and leaves me eager to learn about the next wave of research in this area."-Andrew Gelman, author of Red State, Blue State, "This wonderful book by Christakis and Fowler could well be one of the most important works of the decade. In a clear and engaging way, the authors apply their creative and provocative findings on social networks to understanding not only our social relationships but also the forces that shape our world. Full of fascinating stories and examples, this book is essential in understanding our very nature. A must read."-- Ed Diener, Joseph Smiley Distinguished Professor of Psychology University of Illinois and author of Happiness, "A thorough but popular take on a complex phenomenon. [A]n entertaining guide to the mechanics and importance of human networking."- Publishers Weekly, "An old adage tells us, 'You can't chose your family.' After reading Connected, you will find that you can't choose many things in your life. Others choose them for you! Christakis and Fowler take a fresh look at an old idea: that who we know matters. Connected is a lively, well-written account of social networks and their power to shape our lives. Complicated ideas become easy to understand and the mysteries of science unfold in front of your eyes. The world becomes smaller and more meaningful after reading this engaging book."-- Sudhir Venkatesh, author of Gang Leader for a Day, "Christakis and Fowler have written the book on the exciting new science of social networks. With passion and precision, these two internationally renowned scientists expose the invisible webs that connect each of us to the other, and in so doing cast our lives here together in an astonishing new light. We think we are individuals who control our own fates, but as Christakis and Fowler demonstrate, we are merely cells in the nervous system of a much greater beast. If someone you barely know reads CONNECTED, it could change your life forever. How? Read it yourself and find out."-- "The book has all sorts of interesting information about how our friends influence our lives, for better and for worse.", Fascinating... the dozens of interconnected stories of research findings by Chriastkis and Fowler and others leave me eager to learn about the next wave of research in this area., "A God's-eye view of social relationships that may make you dizzy. Every business leader, teacher, and parent should see their life from this vantage."-- Chip Heath, author Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die, "Engaging and insightful...sure-to-be a blockbuster...Connectedsucceeds in connecting with its audience."-SeedMagazine.com, Engaging and insightful...sure-to-be a blockbuster... Connected succeeds in connecting with its audience., [In a category of] works of brilliant originality that can stimulate and enlighten and can sometimes even change the way we understand the world., PRAISE FORCONNECTED: "Christakis and Fowler have written the book on the exciting new science of social networks. With passion and precision, these two internationally renowned scientists expose the invisible webs that connect each of us to the other, and in so doing cast our lives here together in an astonishing new light. We think we are individuals who control our own fates, but as Christakis and Fowler demonstrate, we are merely cells in the nervous system of a much greater beast. If someone you barely know reads CONNECTED, it could change your life forever. How? Read it yourself and find out.", A God's-eye view of social relationships that may make you dizzy. Every business leader, teacher, and parent should see their life from this vantage., "An old adage tells us, 'You can't chose your family.' After reading Connected, you will find that you can't choose many things in your life. Others choose them for you! Christakis and Fowler take a fresh look at an old idea: that who we know matters. Connected is a lively, well-written account of social networks and their power to shape our lives. Complicated ideas become easy to understand and the mysteries of science unfold in front of your eyes. The world becomes smaller and more meaningful after reading this engaging book."--Sudhir Venkatesh, author of Gang Leader for a Day, "The book has all sorts of interesting information about how our friends influence our lives, for better and for worse."-MarieClaire.com, "Christakis and Fowler have written the book on the exciting new science of social networks. With passion and precision, these two internationally renowned scientists expose the invisible webs that connect each of us to the other, and in so doing cast our lives here together in an astonishing new light. We think we are individuals who control our own fates, but as Christakis and Fowler demonstrate, we are merely cells in the nervous system of a much greater beast. If someone you barely know reads CONNECTED, it could change your life forever. How? Read it yourself and find out."-- "The book has all sorts of interesting information about how our friends influence our lives, for better and for worse."-Daniel Gilbert, bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness, An old adage tells us, 'You can't chose your family.' After reading Connected, you will find that you can't choose many things in your life. Others choose them for you! Christakis and Fowler take a fresh look at an old idea: that who we know matters. Connected is a lively, well-written account of social networks and their power to shape our lives. Complicated ideas become easy to understand and the mysteries of science unfold in front of your eyes. The world becomes smaller and more meaningful after reading this engaging book., "A God's-eye view of social relationships that may make you dizzy. Every business leader, teacher, and parent should see their life from this vantage."-Chip Heath, authorMade to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die, Illuminating...The authors excel at drawing out the devil in the detail. Connected has profound implications., This wonderful book by Christakis and Fowler could well be one of the most important works of the decade. In a clear and engaging way, the authors apply their creative and provocative findings on social networks to understanding not only our social relationships but also the forces that shape our world. Full of fascinating stories and examples, this book is essential in understanding our very nature. A must read., " Connected argues convincingly that it's not enough to understand how individuals behave. The book details examples of how individual behaviors affect other members of a social network."-ScienceNews.com, PRAISE FORCONNECTED: "Christakis and Fowler have written the book on the exciting new science of social networks. With passion and precision, these two internationally renowned scientists expose the invisible webs that connect each of us to the other, and in so doing cast our lives here together in an astonishing new light. We think we are individuals who control our own fates, but as Christakis and Fowler demonstrate, we are merely cells in the nervous system of a much greater beast. If someone you barely know reads CONNECTED, it could change your life forever. How? Read it yourself and find out.", "[In a category of] works of brilliant originality that can stimulate and enlighten and can sometimes even change the way we understand the world."-- The New York Times, "From health and happiness to fads and financial markets, Christakis and Fowler take us on a dazzling tour of the world of social networks. And in showing how these networks matter in our individual lives, the authors also make the deeper point that "network thinking" is the key to understanding how all our lives fit together."-Duncan Watts, author ofSix Degrees
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
302.3
Synopsis
Your colleague's husband's sister can make you fat, even if you don't know her. A happy neighbor has more impact on your happiness than a happy spouse. These startling revelations of how much we truly influence one another are revealed in the studies of Drs. Christakis and Fowler, which have repeatedly made front-page news nationwide., Celebrated scientists Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler explain the amazing power of social networks and our profound influence on one another's lives. Your colleague's husband's sister can make you fat, even if you don't know her. A happy neighbor has more impact on your happiness than a happy spouse. These startling revelations of how much we truly influence one another are revealed in the studies of Dr. Christakis and Fowler, which have repeatedly made front-page news nationwide. In Connected , the authors explain why emotions are contagious, how health behaviors spread, why the rich get richer, even how we find and choose our partners. Intriguing and entertaining, Connected overturns the notion of the individual and provides a revolutionary paradigm-that social networks influence our ideas, emotions, health, relationships, behavior, politics, and much more. It will change the way we think about every aspect of our lives.
LC Classification Number
HM741.C46 2009
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