Malcolm Gladwell
Author of The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
About the Author
In 2005, Time named Malcolm Gladwell one of its 100 most influential people. He is the author of three books, each of which reached number one on the New York Times Best Seller list. They are: The Tipping Point, Blink, and Outliers. His fourth book, What the Dog Saw and Other Adventures was show more published in 2009. He is a is a British-born Canadian journalist and author. Gladwell was a reporter for the Washington Post from 1987 to 1996, working first as a science writer and then as New York City bureau chief. Since 1996, he has been a staff writer for The New Yorker. He graduated with a degree in history from the University of Toronto's Trinity College in 1984. (Publisher Provided) show less
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Works by Malcolm Gladwell
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference (2000) — Author; Narrator, some editions — 21,867 copies
Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking (2005) — Author; Narrator, some editions — 21,118 copies
David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants (2013) — Author; Narrator, some editions — 4,371 copies
Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know (2019) — Narrator, some editions — 3,310 copies
The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War (2021) — Author; Narrator, some editions — 1,057 copies
What the Dog Saw, Part 1: Obsessives, Pioneers, and Other Varieties of Minor Genius (2009) 15 copies
The Art of Failure 3 copies
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference [abridged audiobook] (2005) — Author; Narrator — 2 copies
Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering 2 copies
Malcolm Gladwell 4 Books Collection Set (Talking to Strangers [Hardback] , Blink, The Tipping Point, What the Dog Saw) (2020) 2 copies
Fora de série: Descubra por que algumas pessoas têm sucesso e outras não [The Story of Success] 1 copy
How David Beats Goliath 1 copy
Genius and Curiosity 1 copy
Philosophy 1 copy
The Risk Pool: What's Behind Ireland's Economic Miracle – and GM's Financial Crisis? [article] 1 copy
Malcolm Gladwell 3 Books Collection Set (Blink, The Tipping Point, [Hardcover] Talking to Strangers) (2020) 1 copy
Malcolm Gladwell Collection 4 Books Set (David and Goliath, Blink, The Tipping Point, What the Dog Saw) (2020) 1 copy
Associated Works
Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance (2018) — Foreword, some editions — 319 copies
Autonomy [2019 documentary] — Contributor — 1 copy
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical name
- Մալքոլմ Գլադուել
- Legal name
- Gladwell, Malcolm Timothy
- Other names
- Gladwell, Malcolm T.
- Birthdate
- 1963-09-03
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- UK (birth)
Canada (naturalised) - Country (for map)
- Canada
- Birthplace
- Fareham, Hampshire, England
- Places of residence
- Elmira, Ontario, Canada
- Education
- University of Toronto (Trinity College|BA|History, 1984)
- Occupations
- journalist
non-fiction writer - Relationships
- Powell, Colin (Cousin)
Gladwell, Joyce (mother) - Organizations
- The Washington Post
The New Yorker
Panoply Media - Awards and honors
- Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in The World (2005)
American Sociological Association's Award for Excellence (Reporting of Social Issues ∙ 2007)
University of Waterloo (honorary degree ∙ 2007)
Order of Canada (2011) - Agent
- Tina Bennett
- Short biography
- Malcolm Gladwell is a former business and science writer at the Washington Post. He is currently a staff writer for The New Yorker.
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Discussions
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Reviews
Tough reading. Lots of "third rail" subjects, and many "facts" and "common knowledge" ideas debunked by extensive research.
I listened to "The Bomber Mafia" as an audiobook, which was how it was first published. It was an interesting experience. The book was narrated by the author and it also included interviews with historians as well as archival interviews with some of the major historical figures in the book. I did download thethe free "readers guide" which did enhance the reading experience withpictures and additional information.
I am impressed by the amount of research Gladwell did for this project. The book tells about how precsion bombing was developed, the invention of the Nolan bomb site, as well as Napalm. I think it would have been more enjoyable as a video documentary.… (more)
I am impressed by the amount of research Gladwell did for this project. The book tells about how precsion bombing was developed, the invention of the Nolan bomb site, as well as Napalm. I think it would have been more enjoyable as a video documentary.… (more)
Really enjoyed this book. It talks about how sometimes we make instant judgements, unconsciously that are more accurate than reasoned decisions. it also talks about racism, sexism and incidents between police and citizens and things that can be done to combat them. interesting & fun
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Statistics
- Works
- 53
- Also by
- 23
- Members
- 73,110
- Popularity
- #173
- Rating
- 3.8
- Reviews
- 1,554
- ISBNs
- 463
- Languages
- 31
- Favorited
- 177
Central to his thesis are three archetypal personalities that play pivotal roles in the diffusion of ideas: The Connector, The Maven, and The Salesman. These characters are not just theoretical constructs; Gladwell brings them to life by associating them with a mix of historical figures and everyday individuals, some of whom are personal acquaintances or subjects of his interviews. This approach adds a tangible, relatable dimension to his theory.
Gladwell doesn't stop at just the personalities; he delves deeper into the nuances of message transmission by dissecting the content and context of the messages themselves. This exploration provides a comprehensive understanding of the factors that enhance or hinder the spread of ideas.
The book culminates with an insightful discussion on the concepts of Isolation and Immunity, highlighting how the saturation of communication channels can impact the efficacy of viral ideas. Gladwell's observations here are particularly poignant in our increasingly connected world.
For readers familiar with Geoffrey Moore's "Crossing the Chasm," "The Tipping Point" offers a complementary perspective that is both enlightening and thought-provoking. Gladwell's work is not just a theoretical exploration; it's a revelation that sheds light on the subtle mechanics of social epidemics. It's a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the forces that shape trends and ideas in our society.… (more)