Contagious vs Why We Buy: Which Should You Read?

Cover of Contagious Contagious Jonah Berger · 2013 ★★★★☆ 4.0 250 pages · ≈ 4 h 38 m · Moderate

In this book, Berger reveals the secret science behind word-of-mouth and social transmission. Discover how six basic principles drive all sorts of things to become contagious, from consumer products and policy…

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Cover of Why We Buy Why We Buy Paco Underhill · 1999 ★★★★☆ 3.9 255 pages · ≈ 4 h 43 m · Moderate

The science, mechanics, demographics, and dynamaics of shopping.

The verdict

Scores by source

ContagiousWhy We Buy
Goodreads — 3.9 (13549)
Hardcover 3.7 (62) 3.7 (22)
Google Books 5.0 (2) 4.0 (7)
Apple Books 4.0 (436) 4.0 (27)

Reception

ContagiousWhy We Buy
Ratings 436 13549
Editions 6 14
Want to read — 22598
Pages 250 255

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