Linked: The New Science of Networks

Historical Context and Significance

«Linked: The New Science of Networks» by Albert-László Barabási is a significant contribution to understanding network structures and their impact on various aspects of life. It offers a scientific approach to studying networks like the Internet, social networks, and biological systems, showing how they form and function. Barabási introduces the concept of scale-free networks and explains why some nodes in networks become more significant than others. This work has greatly influenced the development of interdisciplinary research related to networks and has helped popularize network thinking in various fields, including sociology, economics, and biology. The book also played a crucial role in shaping the understanding of how information spreads in networks, which is vital for marketing, epidemiology, and other areas.