Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks – Nicholas A. Christakis, James

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“Christakis and Fowler are the authors of the groundbreaking new science of social networks. CONNECTED has the potential to alter your life forever. How? Read it for yourself to find out.” Stumbling on Happiness bestselling author Daniel Gilbert

“In a category of works of outstanding originality that may inspire, enlighten, and sometimes even transform our understanding of the world.”

The Times of New York

“Groundbreaking.”

―Kirkus

“A fun introduction to the mechanics and significance of human networking.”

Weekly Publishers

“Connected succeeds in connecting with its viewers.”

―SeedMagazine.com

“The authors succeed in bringing out the devil in the details. Connected has far-reaching effects.” The New Scientist

“Intriguing.”

―SmartMoney.com

“Connected delves into the astonishing complexities of social networks.”

The Oprah Magazine (O)

“This might be one of the most significant works of the decade. It’s jam-packed with great stories and examples. This is a must-read.” Ed Diener, University of Illinois Joseph Smiley Distinguished Professor of Psychology and author of Happiness

“Connected is a user’s handbook for ourselves in the twenty-first century in a social environment blossoming with new ways to engage.”

Dan Ariely, author of Predictably Irrational and James B. Duke Professor of Behavioral Economics

Discover More About the Author

Nicholas A. Christakis, MD, PhD, is a Harvard University professor with joint appointments in the Departments of Health Care Policy, Sociology, and Medicine. In 2009, Time magazine named him one of the world’s 100 most important people. James H. Fowler, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science and The Center for Wireless and Population Health Systems at the University of California, San Diego, and was selected one of the “most inspirational scientists” by the San Diego Science Festival. The study of Christakis and Fowler has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, Today, and The Colbert Report, as well as the top pages of the New York Times, Washington Post, and USA Today.

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