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Rogers, E.(2003). ''Diffusion of Innovations'', 5th Edition. New York: Free Press.  
Rogers, E.(2003). ''Diffusion of Innovations'', 5th Edition. New York: Free Press.
 
'''Introduction'''
 
Rogers suggest that innovation to diffuse to members of a social system over time through certain channels.  There are four key elements when diffusing a new idea:
1. What is the innovation
2. How is it communicated
3. The idea is transmitted over time
4. The idea is diffused to members of a social system
 





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Diffusion of Innovations Everett M. Rogers

Rogers, E.(2003). Diffusion of Innovations, 5th Edition. New York: Free Press.

Introduction

Rogers suggest that innovation to diffuse to members of a social system over time through certain channels. There are four key elements when diffusing a new idea: 1. What is the innovation 2. How is it communicated 3. The idea is transmitted over time 4. The idea is diffused to members of a social system


1. The Innovation

  • Chapter 4
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 10


2. Communication Channels

  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 8


3. Time

  • Chapter 5
  • Chapter 6
  • Chapter 7


4. A Social System

  • Chapter 8
  • Chapter 9
  • Chapter 10


Summary


More to come.