Connected

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 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 Groundbreaking. -- Kirkus An entertaining guide to the mechanics and importance of human networking. -- Publishers Weekly Engaging and insightful...sure-to-be a blockbuster...Connected succeeds in connecting with its audience. -- SeedMagazine.com Illuminating...The authors excel at drawing out the devil in the detail. Connected has profound implications. -- New Scientist Intriguing. -- SmartMoney.com Connected explores the startling intricacies of social networks. -- O, The Oprah Magazine 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 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 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 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 The possibility that we all participate in one mind challenges religion, philosophy, and the meaning of life itself. -- San Francisco Chronicle [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 An intellectual but accessible approach. The authors make a persuasive case for the power of social networks to affect everything and everyone. -- Business Week