Gladwell, Malcolm,

Outliers : the story of success / Malcolm Gladwell. - 1st Back Bay pbk. ed. - New York : Back Bay Books, 2011, c2008. - 309, 10 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Includes "Reading Group Guide" (10 p.). Originally published: New York : Little, Brown, 2008.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [287]-296) and index.

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.

Identifies the qualities of successful people, maintaining that culture, family, and idiosyncratic factors can have a decisive impact on shaping high achievers,

ISBN: 9780316017930 (pbk.) 0316017930 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Successful people.
Success.

Dewey Class. No.: 302