Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives -- How Your Friends' Friends' Friends Affect - Paperback

About Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks

Celebrated scientists Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler explain the amazing power of social networks and our profound influence on one another's lives.

Your colleague's husband's sister can make you fat, even if you don't know her. A happy neighbor has more impact on your happiness than a happy spouse. These startling revelations of how much we truly influence one another are revealed in the studies of Dr. Christakis and Fowler, which have repeatedly made front-page news nationwide.

What You'll Learn from This Social Psychology Book

In Connected, the authors explain why emotions are contagious, how health behaviors spread, why the rich get richer, even how we find and choose our partners. This groundbreaking work combines sociology, behavioral science, and network theory to demonstrate how your social connections extend far beyond the people you know directly.

The book presents research showing that your friends' friends' friends can influence your decisions, health, and happiness. Through compelling case studies and data-driven insights, Christakis and Fowler reveal patterns in human behavior that challenge conventional thinking about individual autonomy.

Revolutionary Paradigm in Social Science

Intriguing and entertaining, Connected overturns the notion of the individual and provides a revolutionary paradigm—that social networks influence our ideas, emotions, health, relationships, behavior, politics, and much more. It will change the way you think about every aspect of your life.

This paperback edition makes the groundbreaking research accessible to anyone interested in understanding the hidden forces that shape human society. Whether you're studying social psychology, working in business, or simply curious about human connections, this book provides valuable insights into how networks function and influence outcomes.