A cocktail party.? A terrorist cell.? Ancient bacteria.? An international conglomerate.
All are networks, and all are a part of a surprising scientific revolution. Albert-László Barabási, the nation’s foremost expert in the new science of networks, takes us on an intellectual adventure to prove that social networks, corporations, and living organisms are more similar than previously thought. Grasping a full understanding of network science will someday allow us to design blue-chip businesses, stop the outbreak of deadly diseases, and influence the exchange of ideas and information. Just as James Gleick brought the discovery of chaos theory to the general public, Linked tells the story of the true science of the future.
Linked
The First Link: Introduction
The Second Link: The Random Universe
The Third Link: Six Degrees of Separation
The Fourth Link: Small Worlds
The Fifth Link: Hubs and Connectors
The Sixth Link: The 80/20 Rule
The Seventh Link: Rich Get Richer
The Eighth Link: Einstein's Legacy
The Ninth Link: Achilles' Heel
The Tenth Link: Viruses and Fads
The Eleventh Link: The Awakening Internet
The Twelfth Link: The Fragmented Web
The Thirteenth Link: The Map of Life
The Fourteenth Link: Network Economy
The Last Link: Web Without a Spider
Afterlink: Hierarchies and Communities
Acknowledgments
Notes
Index
"A sweeping look at a new and exciting science." —Donald Kennedy, Editor-in-Chief, Science Magazine
"Captivating…Linked is a playful, even exuberant romp through an exciting new field." —Time Out New York
