An Interview with Tony David Sampson: Author of Virality: Contagion Theory in the Age of Networks

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Sampson, T., Robbins Fee, Tara and Fee, Samuel B. 2016. An Interview with Tony David Sampson: Author of Virality: Contagion Theory in the Age of Networks. NANO: New American Notes Online. 10.
AuthorsSampson, T., Robbins Fee, Tara and Fee, Samuel B.
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We are delighted to have the opportunity to talk with Tony about how his work touches on issues of imitation and contagion—a loaded term unpacked within his 2013 book.

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ISSN2160-0104
Year2016
PublisherNew York City College of Technology
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