Six Degrees: The Science of a Connected Age - Couverture rigide

Watts, Duncan J.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0393041425 ISBN 13 : 9780393041422

Editeur : W W Norton & Co Inc, 2003

Synopsis

Book by Watts Duncan J

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

'Six degrees of separation' is a cliche, as is 'it's a small world', both cliches of the language and cliches of everyday experience. But it's also an intriguing idea with a long history and some surprising implications. We all live in tightly bonded social networks, yet linked to vast numbers of people more closely than we sometimes think. Scientists have begun to apply insights from the theoretical study of networks to understand forms as superficially different as social networks and electrical networks, computer networks and economic networks, and to show how common principles underlie them all.

Duncan J. Watts explores the science of networks and its implications, ranging from the Dutch tulipmania of the seventeenth century, the success of Harry Potter, the impact of September 11th on Manhattan, to the structure of the world wide web.

Revue de presse

"The insights here are fairly mind-blowing" (Independent)

"Accessible and engaging" (Nature)

"A fascinating read" (Good Book Guide)

"Watts looks at the new science of connectivity studies in a new and informative way...he takes us on a fascinating tour of a newly emerging subject" (Focus)

"Watt's theory is exciting for various reasons, but particularly because it brings together ideas from mathematics, physics and the social science. Oh, and popular culture, of course" (Independent on Sunday)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: W W Norton & Co Inc
• Date d'édition: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0393041425
• ISBN 13: 9780393041422
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 448