The Human Network

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How We’re Connected and Why It Matters

By Matthew O. Jackson

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The Human Network by Matthew O. Jackson explores how our connections and interactions with others shape our decisions, beliefs, and outcomes in life. The book examines the power of social networks, illustrating how these influence everything from career success to social change. Through engaging examples and case studies, it reveals the hidden structures impacting our personal and professional lives.
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This book may appeal to you if you are curious about how social networks and human interactions influence personal and professional success. It explores the surprising ways in which relationships shape decisions, opportunities, and the spread of ideas, making it a fascinating read for those interested in personal development and understanding the dynamics of modern society.

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It's not what you know, it's who you know. Or so the adage goes. Professor Matthew Jackson, world-leading researcher into social and economic networks, shows us why this is far truer than we'd like to believe.

Based on his ground-breaking research, The Human Network reveals how our relationships in school, university, work, and society have extraordinary implications throughout our lives and demonstrates that by understanding and taking advantage of these networks, we can boost our happiness, success, and influence.

But there are also wider lessons to be learnt. Drawing on concepts from economics, mathematics, sociology, and anthropology, Jackson reveals how the science of networks gives us a bold new framework to understand human interaction writ large—from banking crashes and viral marketing to racism and the spread of disease.

Filled with counter-intuitive ideas that will enliven any dinner party—e.g. how can our popularity in school affect us for the rest of our lives?—The Human Network is a 'big ideas' book that no one can afford to miss.

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Matthew O. Jackson presents a compelling exploration of network theory, effectively linking it to various contemporary issues like financial contagions and fake news. The book is praised for its readability and insightful analysis of social networks' influence and importance. Expert reviews highlight it as a fascinating and essential read, offering an informed perspective on diverse topics such as epidemics and economic inequality.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786490223

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Illustration: 10 x integrated b+w line drawings

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 303g

Pages: 352

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Education & Reference Matthew O. Jackson Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Matthew O. Jackson is a chaired professor of economics at Stanford University, an external faculty member of the Santa Fe Institute, and a senior fellow of the Canadian Institute for Advance Research. For over twenty years, he has been researching social and economic networks, and published a leading graduate level text on the subject: Social and Economic Networks.