Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives

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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.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002OFVO5Y
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Spark
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 9, 2009
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4.3 MB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 353 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316071345
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Customers find the book thought-provoking and well-researched, with one review noting how it brings science-based studies together. Moreover, the book is easy to read, with one customer highlighting its clear writing by experts in network science. Additionally, they appreciate how it helps understand relationships, with one review mentioning it provides a new perspective. However, the book receives mixed feedback regarding network coverage, with one customer noting it doesn’t cover technical aspects, and customers find it repetitive. The value for money is also mixed, with some finding it worth buying while others express mixed feelings.