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Presents the fundamental principles of "small worlds" theory, highlighting groundbreaking research, its benefits and applications to diverse problems, and the logic behind the "six degrees of separation." 40,000 first printing.
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"An intriguing, accessible look at the mathematics behind the 'six degrees of separation' theory."
An intriguing, accessible look at the mathematics behind the 'six degrees of separation' theory. "
Finally, a readable, simple explanation of one of the most surprising rules of complex networks.--John L. Casti, author of Mathematical Mountaintops: The Five Most Famous Problems of All Time
[G]raceful, lucid, nontechnical and entertaining prose....A remarkable achievement.--Mark Granovetter, Joan Butler Ford Professor of Sociology, Stanford University
Buchanan peels away a veneer of complexity to reveal the simple scaffolding that holds our society together.--Richard Stone, author of Mammoth: The Resurrection of an Ice Age Giant
The consequences of this new world view are profound--and at times disturbing.--Richard Stone
About the Author
Mark Buchanan is a science writer and holds a doctorate in physics. He has been an editor at Nature and New Scientist. He lives in France.
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