Outliers : the story of success / Malcolm Gladwell.

Author/creator Gladwell, Malcolm, 1963-
Format Book
Edition1st Back Bay pbk. ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Back Bay Books, 2011.
Descriptionxv, 309 p., 10 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects

Contents Introduction: The Roseto mystery -- Opportunity. The Matthew effect (Matthew 25:29) -- The 10,000 hour rule -- The trouble with geniuses -- The three lessons of Joe Flom -- Legacy. Harlan, Kentucky -- The ethnic theory of plane crashes -- Rice paddies and math tests -- Marita's bargain -- A Jamaican story.
Abstract Identifies the qualities of successful people, maintaining that culture, family, and idiosyncratic factors can have a decisive impact on shaping high achievers,
General noteOriginally published: New York : Little, Brown, 2008.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [287]-296) and index.
ISBN9780316017930 (pbk.)
ISBN0316017930 (pbk.)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks BF637 .S8 G533 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold