Beschreibung
Why do financial bubbles burst so quickly? Why do some videos on the internet become 'viral' while certain disinformation campaigns are so effective? Why is it so challenging to cope with the spread of new diseases like SARS or COVID-19? And do some forms of behavior, such as smoking, violence, or actions leading to obesity, spread in a similar way to infectious diseases? Extensive epidemics—of viruses, fashion trends, or ideas—are spreading faster today than ever before. What rules govern them, and what do they tell us about our society? British epidemiologist and mathematician Adam Kucharski explores a wide range of contagions—from diseases, financial crises, violence, internet manipulation, or computer viruses to popular ideas and political attitudes, as well as folk tales—and convincingly demonstrates that understanding the phenomenon of contagion is key to understanding the modern world.
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Author: Kucharski Adam
Publication date: 10. September 2024
Manufacturer: Argo, spol. s r.o.
Genres: Civilization and the modern world, Books, Specialized and technical literature, Social sciences, Society and politics
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 254
ISBN/EAN: 9788076751316