Social Chemistry - The enlightening new book about human connection, perfect for fans

A revelatory exploration of how people's social networks evolve, arguing that everyone needs a science-based strategy to build meaningful and productive relationships

About the author

Marissa King is Professor of Organizational Behaviour at the Yale School of Management, where she developed and teaches a popular course entitled Managing Strategic Networks. A sociologist and network scientist by training, her research investigates social influence, social networks, and team dynamics. Her most recent line of research analyses the individual and group-level behaviours that are necessary for large-scale organizational change.

Known to use wearable sensors to enhance traditional social science data, King's research has been featured in outlets such as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, USA Today, U.S. News and World Report, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Atlantic, and on National Public Radio.

Summary

A revelatory exploration of how people's social networks evolve, arguing that everyone needs a science-based strategy to build meaningful and productive relationships

Foreword

A revelatory exploration of how people's social networks evolve, arguing that everyone needs a science-based strategy to build meaningful and productive relationships

Additional text

The book is full of wisdom and entertaining anecdotes. The Economist

Product details

• Authors: Marissa King
• Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 17.02.2022
• EAN: 9781473689541
• ISBN: 978-1-4736-8954-1
• No. of pages: 368
• Dimensions: 126 mm x 196 mm x 26 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / General, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts, Social interaction, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Social Theory, PSYCHOLOGY / Interpersonal Relations, Sociology: family & relationships, Social and ethical issues, Sociology: family and relationships