The Rules Of Contagion by Adam Kucharski
Why Things Spread — and Why They Stop
A clear, accessible account of how contagion processes — from infectious diseases to ideas, behaviors and financial shocks — spread and can be controlled, using simple mathematical models and real-world case studies. It explains concepts such as the reproduction number, superspreading, stochastic effects and network structure to show why small differences can produce very different outcomes and why precise prediction is difficult, while also examining how interventions and human behavior shape the course of outbreaks. The book connects epidemiological tools to non-biological systems and argues for better data, modeling and preparedness to manage future threats.
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- Published
- 2019
- Nationality
- British
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- Pages
- 320 pages
- Original Language
- English
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