Critical Mass
How One Thing Leads to Another
Philip Ball
"Critical Mass" explores the idea of whether natural laws govern human behavior and organization, similar to how physics governs motion. The author, Philip Ball, delves into the history of the idea, dating back to Thomas Hobbes in the seventeenth century, and shows how modern physics can provide insights into mass human behavior. From predicting patterns of decision-making to understanding societal customs and institutions, this fascinating book sheds light on a rational search for better ways to live.
Publish Date
2006-05-16T00:00:00.000Z
2006-05-16T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2003
Goodreads Rating
3.89
ISBN
9780374530419
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2019-05-29T04:19:01.000Z
@NitramNosirrag @Forbes Tell you what. Go read the best book on the subject, Critical Masses. Then come back and tell me if you think my characterization of the best-available history is wrong. Okay? Otherwise, by not discussing the evidence, you are trolling – source