Outliers : the story of success / Malcolm Gladwell.
The best-selling author of Blink identifies the qualities of successful people, posing theories about the cultural, family, and idiosyncratic factors that shape high achievers, in a resource that covers such topics as the secrets of software billionaires, why certain cultures are associated with better academic performance, and why the Beatles earned their fame.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316036696
- ISBN: 0316036692
- ISBN: 9780316017923
- ISBN: 0316017922
- Physical Description: 309 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2008.
- Copyright: ©2008
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-296) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The Roseto mystery -- The Matthew effect (Matthew 25:29) -- The 10,000 hour rule (Hamburg) -- The trouble with geniuses & IQ -- The lessons of Joe Flom -- Harlan, Kentucky -- The ethnic theory of plane crashes -- Rice paddies and math tests -- Marita's bargain (KIPP) -- A Jamaican story.
- Target Audience Note:
- 1080L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR UG 7.8 13 164990.
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- Successful people.
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Available copies
- 83 of 97 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Rutherford County Library System.
Holds
- 2 current holds with 97 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountains Branch Library | 302 Gla (Text) | 38801101265780 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Rutherford County Library | 302 G (Text) | 38801101260674 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
