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