Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives
Editorial HARPER COLLINS
España peninsular
- Editorial HARPER COLLINS
- ISBN13 9780007303601
- ISBN10 0007303602
- Tipo Libro
- Páginas 368
- Año de Edición 2011
- Idioma Inglés
- Encuadernación Paperback
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Filosofía De La MenteConnected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives
Editorial HARPER COLLINS
España peninsular
Detalles del libro
Renowned scientists Christakis and Fowler present compelling evidence for our profound influence on one another's tastes, health, wealth, happiness, beliefs, even weight, as they explain how social networks form and how they operate.
"Connected" explores the startling intricacies of social networks.--O, The Oprah Magazine
[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
A clever, cogent, and enjoyable look at the latest thinking about humans in community. It provides a swath of important research in one place for readers and makes it a stimulating read.
--Michael Fitzgerald, Boston Globe
A lively, well-written account of social networks and their power to shape our lives. The world becomes smaller and more meaningful after reading this engaging book. --Sudhir Venkatesh, author of Gang Leader for a Day
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, coauthor Made to Stick
An entertaining guide to the mechanics and importance of human networking. --Publishers Weekly
An intellectual but accessible approach. The authors make a persuasive case for the power of social networks to affect everything and everyone. --Business Week
Christakis and Fowler have written the book on the exciting new science of social networks. CONNECTED could change your life forever. How? Read it yourself and find out. --Daniel Gilbert, bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness
Could well be one of the most important works of the decade. Full of fascinating stories and examples. A must read.--Ed Diener, Joseph Smiley Distinguished Professor of Psychology University of Illinois and author of Happiness
Engaging and insightful...sure-to-be a blockbuster...Connected succeeds in connecting with its audience. --SeedMagazine.com
Groundbreaking. --Kirkus
Illuminating...The authors excel at drawing out the devil in the detail. Connected has profound implications. --New Scientist
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
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
Intriguing.--SmartMoney.com
The possibility that we all participate in one mind challenges religion, philosophy, and the meaning of life itself.--Deepak Chopra, San Francisco Chronicle