An accessible but thorough journey through small world network theory.
Stands the test of time superbly. This book is a breathtaking sensory overload that can stand side by side with more recent cyberpunk adventures.
Infuriating for the author's insufferable air of holier-than-thou self-righteousness combined with the inescapable fact that the annoying bastard is right.
Some of the material I used in preparing for my 2008 dConstruct keynote, The System Of The World.
http://adactio.com/articles...
It ain't over 'till the fat lady goes nova.