The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

by Malcolm Gladwell

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4.4 stars from 9,958 reviews. One of the highest rated Nonfiction books we track.

288 pages~4.8 hr readPublished by GoldmannPublished 2000-01-01

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  • Malcolm Gladwell
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Perfect for you if...

  • You're curious about why small changes sometimes create enormous effects in society, business, or culture.
  • You want practical frameworks for understanding how movements start, not just abstract theory.
  • You enjoy Gladwell's narrative style: accessible science delivered through real-world case studies rather than jargon.

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  • You want deep statistical rigour and methodological critique rather than elegant pattern-spotting.
  • You prefer books that challenge conventional wisdom instead of exploring why it sometimes holds true.
  • You find anecdotal evidence unconvincing as a foundation for big claims about human behaviour.

About this book

Malcolm Gladwell's debut explores the tipping point—the moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold and spreads rapidly. Just as a single sick person can trigger a flu epidemic, a small but precisely targeted push can cause a fashion trend, product popularity, or crime rate change to take hold. Gladwell examines the science behind viral trends in business, marketing, and human behavior, showing how little things can make a big difference. The book has influenced how people worldwide think about selling products and spreading ideas.

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