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The Tipping Point
Malcolm Gladwell argues that ideas, products and behaviours spread like epidemics, driven by a few people and small changes. He illustrates the idea with stories such as falling crime rates and a shoe revival.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2000
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 279
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like readable, story-driven ideas about how trends take hold.
Skip this if you want rigorous evidence and are wary of broad claims drawn from anecdotes.
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Quick answers about The Tipping Point
- What is The Tipping Point about?
- Malcolm Gladwell argues that ideas, products and behaviours spread like epidemics, driven by a few people and small changes. He illustrates the idea with stories such as falling crime rates and a shoe revival.
- Who should read The Tipping Point?
- Read it if you like readable, story-driven ideas about how trends take hold. Skip it if you want rigorous evidence and are wary of broad claims drawn from anecdotes.
- How long and how fast is The Tipping Point?
- It is a fast-paced, short read of about 279 pages, first published in 2000.
- Does The Tipping Point have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow The Tipping Point for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Tipping Point; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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