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The Rules of Contagion: Why Things Spread--And Why They Stop
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- Adam Kucharski
- Basic Books
- Paperback
- 9781541674325
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- Business & Economics > Forecasting
- English
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One of the Most 2020 Books of 2020 -- Washington Post
One of the Best Science Books of 2020 -- The Times of London
One of the Best Science Books of 2020 -- The Guardian
From fake news to COVID-19, a smart and engaging (New York Times) look at why the science of outbreaks is the science of modern life
It's undeniable that we live in a world shaped by outbreaks. Whether it's pandemic disease, misinformation, or violence, grasping why exactly some things spread is essential for understanding the world around us. In The Rules of Contagion, Adam Kucharski uncovers the crucial factors driving outbreaks, exploring what it actually means for something to go viral. He offers compelling insights into human behavior, ultimately showing us how we can all get better at predicting outbreaks--and how they can be stopped. Revised in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, this is a comprehensive and essential guide to our times.
Author Bio
I'm Adam Kucharski. I am an Associate Professor and Sir Henry Dale Fellow at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, where I work on mathematical analysis of infectious disease oubreaks.
I also write about science, and my articles have appeared in places like Wired, Financial Times, Scientific American, The Times and The Observer. My new book is The Rules of Contagion.
My research focuses on the dynamics of infectious diseases. In particular, I am interested in how social behaviour and immunity shape disease transmission, and how knowledge of such processes can enhance control measures. This work is funded by a Wellcome Trust/Royal Society Sir Henry Dale Fellowship.
From 2013–17, I held a Medical Research Council Career Development Award in Biostatistics. Prior to joining the School in October 2013, I was a postdoc at Imperial College London. I have a degree in mathematics from the University of Warwick (2009) and a PhD in applied mathematics from the University of Cambridge (2012).
Source: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
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