The Tipping Point

by Malcolm Gladwell
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  • Added: 2025-09-18
  • Updated: 2025-12-13
  • ISBN: 9780316679077
  • Publisher: Lb Books
  • Published: 2001-01-01
  • Formats: 47
  • Reviews: 4

The Tipping Point delves into the intriguing idea that many societal issues, from crime to traffic jams, behave like epidemics. These problems are not linear and can undergo sudden, dramatic shifts. The book argues that the right intervention at the right time can spark a cascade of change, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of social behavior. /n/n Malcolm Gladwell's exploration is not just about the problems themselves but also about the people who start epidemics and the conditions that make them inevitable. It's a journey through the science of social dynamics, offering insights into how ideas, products, and behaviors catch on and spread.

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Ernest Barbaric · Ernest Barbaric · 2025-09-18
insightful 4.50

They consider it one of the best books on consumer psychology and business they've read in a while. The insights are practical and thought-provoking.

Ernest Barbaric highly recommends The Tipping Point, calling it one of the best books he's read on consumer psychology and business. He appreciates Gladwell's ability to present complex ideas in a clear and engaging manner. Barbaric finds the book's insights practical and thought-provoking, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of social epidemics.

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    This is one of the best consumer psychology/business books I read in a while.

    Gladwell's ability to present complex ideas in a clear and engaging manner is commendable.

    The insights provided in The Tipping Point are practical and thought-provoking.

The Guardian · 2024-10-06
dreary 2.50

They found the book to be a woolly update of the original, struggling to make its point and relying too much on digressive case studies. The reviewer felt the content was somewhat dreary and less impactful.

The reviewer critiques 'The Tipping Point' as a woolly update of the original, noting that it struggles to make its point effectively. They found the reliance on so-called universal laws and digressive case studies to be less compelling. The reviewer feels that the book, while still interesting, lacks the clarity and impact of the original work, making it somewhat dreary and less engaging.

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    A woolly update of the bestselling 2000 exploration of epidemics struggles to make its point while relying on so-called universal laws and digressive case studies.

    The book relies too much on digressive case studies.

    The content is somewhat dreary and less impactful.

Challies · Tim Challies · 2006-03-07
fascintating 4.00

The book is fascinating and the reviewer was initially skeptical but found it engaging. They appreciate the unique insights Gladwell provides.

Tim Challies starts his review with a lighthearted note about Gladwell's hairstyle, but quickly moves on to praise the book's fascinating content. He found the book to be engaging and thought-provoking, appreciating Gladwell's ability to shed light on how small changes can have a significant impact. Challies also mentions that the book's concepts are well-researched and presented in an accessible manner, making it a compelling read.

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    It's hard to take a guy with hair like that too seriously, but I'm glad that I did, as The Tipping Point is a fascinating book.

    Gladwell has a knack for taking complex ideas and making them understandable and engaging.

    The Tipping Point is a book that will change the way you think about the world around you.

The New York Times · Michael Lewis · 2000-03-05
engaging 4.00

The book is described as lively, timely, and engaging, with some fads fitting snugly into Gladwell's framework.

Michael Lewis praises The Tipping Point as a lively and timely study of fads, noting that Gladwell's framework fits some fads snugly. Lewis finds the book engaging and appreciates Gladwell's ability to make complex ideas accessible. He highlights the book's relevance and its potential to change the way readers think about the world around them.

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    The Tipping Point is a lively, timely and engaging study of fads.

    Some of those he writes about fit snugly into Gladwell's framework.

    A wonderful page-turner about a fascinating idea that should affect the way every thinking person thinks about the world around him.

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