Outliers : the story of success / Malcolm Gladwell.
| Author/creator | Gladwell, Malcolm, 1963- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st Back Bay pbk. ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Back Bay Books, 2011. |
| Description | xv, 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 note | Originally published: New York : Little, Brown, 2008. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [287]-296) and index. |
| ISBN | 9780316017930 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 0316017930 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BF637 .S8 G533 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |