Product Overview
Ordering Books for Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
No order minimum; you can order just one copy if that's all you need! :-) Order your class set of books for Outliers now, and take advantage of our bulk order discounts!
|
 |
About the Book Outliers
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell delves into the factors that contribute to high levels of success, challenging the notion of the “self-made” individual. Gladwell argues that success is not solely the result of hard work and talent but also heavily influenced by external factors such as timing, cultural background, and opportunities.
The book is divided into two parts. The first part examines how opportunities play a crucial role in the lives of successful people. Gladwell uses examples like Canadian hockey players, who benefit from being born in the first few months of the year, and the “10,000-hour rule,” which suggests that extensive practice is necessary to achieve mastery in any field. He highlights how figures like Bill Gates and the Beatles had unique opportunities that allowed them to accumulate these hours of practice.
The second part of the book focuses on cultural legacies and their impact on success. Gladwell explores how deeply ingrained cultural practices and values can influence behavior and opportunities. He discusses how cultural background can affect everything from communication styles to work ethics, using examples from various fields and historical contexts.
Overall, Outliers presents a compelling argument that success is a complex interplay of individual effort and external circumstances, urging readers to reconsider the traditional narratives of achievement.
This Page Is Under Construction
It takes a long time to gather all the data for our new book page format with more useful descriptions, themes, and activity ideas. Meanwhile, this page is active so you can order books; it just isn't quite as informative or graphically appealing as the new page will be. Thanks for understanding! :-)
Customer Service
- We guarantee you'll have the best customer service experience ever with Teacher's Pet Publications.
- We are here to help make things as easy as possible for you!
- Your information is secure. We don't keep your card number on file anywhere, and we don't sell, rent, or give away your personal information.
- We treat you as we would like to be treated as a customer!
- Need help? Have questions? We're always happy to assist you! Contact Us
