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