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The power of networks : six principles that connect our lives

by Christopher G. Brinton, Mung Chiang

An illustrated introduction to the mechanics of technical and social networks, from WiFi and search engines to social media. It outlines six core principles governing how information is shared and how connectivity functions in everyday digital platforms.

Accession 11901 ISBN 9780691170718 Publisher Princeton University Press
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