The Rules of Contagion. Book Summary

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Adam Kucharski

What’s inside

This book explores the principles underlying the spread of various phenomena, from viruses to viral ideas, using epidemiological models.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the mechanics of how things spread
  • Applying contagion models to various fields
  • Recognizing patterns in the spread of information
  • Learning strategies to control undesirable spread

Key Points

  • The basics of contagion and epidemiological models
  • How contagion principles apply to diseases
  • Viral content and ideas in the digital age
  • Financial crises and contagion in economics
  • Psychological and behavioral aspects of contagion
  • Strategies to control and stop the spread of contagion

Who’s it For

  • Epidemiologists
  • Public Health Officials
  • Marketers
  • Social Media Enthusiasts
  • General Non-fiction Readers

About the author

Adam Kucharski is an epidemiologist and the author of critically acclaimed books on disease and science.