Connected : the surprising power of our social networks and how they shape our lives / Nicholas A. Christakis and James H. Fowler.
Author/creator |
Christakis, Nicholas A. |
Other author/creator | Fowler, James H., 1970- |
Format | Book and Print |
Edition | 1st ed. |
Publication Info | New York : Little, Brown and Co., 2009. |
Description | xiii, 338 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 25 cm |
Subject(s) |
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Contents | In the thick of it -- When you smile, the world smiles with you -- Love the one you're with -- This hurts me as much as it hurts you -- The buck starts here -- Politically connected -- It's in our nature -- Hyperconnected -- The whole is great. |
Abstract | Renowned scientists Christakis and Fowler present compelling evidence for the profound influence people have on one another's tastes, health, wealth, happiness, beliefs, even weight, as they explain how social networks form and how they operate. |
Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-326) and index. |
LCCN | 2009018349 |
ISBN | 9780316036146 |
ISBN | 0316036145 |
Available Items
Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
Joyner | General Stacks | HM741 .C46 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |